Parent Teacher Communication Tools by James Dauray https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp These are apps and other technologies to facilitate open communication between parents and teachers. en-us 2018-03-07 14:48:07 UTC 2018-03-07 15:09:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Bloomz gres1945 https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239169741 Bloomz is an app that allows parents to communicate with parents on multiple levels. Pictures of assignments can be taken, marked up, and shared. Messages can be sent back and forth instantly. The app also keeps track of birthdays and shares student progress towards goals.]]> 2018-03-07 14:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239169741 Remind gres1945 https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239177367 Remind is a simple, easy app that allows teachers to quickly send messages to any device. Parents simply need to provide an email address or cell phone number, and teachers can send instant reminders of class events, meetings, and assignments.


]]> 2018-03-07 14:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239177367 Google Classroom gres1945 https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239179324 Google Classroom allows teachers to post material, calendars, and assignments for their course online. Access is restricted to students and parents, who can see upcoming tests and assignments, current grades, and allows participation in discussions and collaborative projects.


]]> 2018-03-07 15:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239179324 Powerschool gres1945 https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239180771 Powerschool is an online gradebook that allows teachers to post test grades and comments. Grades can be weighted and categorized. Current student averages are calculated instantly.  Parents and students can sign up for alerts that let them know when a new grade is posted, or when their current average changes.


]]> 2018-03-07 15:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239180771 Smore gres1945 https://padlet.com/gres1945/vns7kz7w6zp/wish/239184322 One effective way to communicate with parents is to issue weekly newsletters with updates about the class, upcoming events, assignments, or tests, and suggestions to help students perform at their best.  Smore is an app that helps teachers create visually appearing newsletters.


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