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July 12, 2018
Remind App - Pros and Cons
It is important to use Remind as a tool that will keep parents informed, but not hinder the progress and accountability of your students. I would also check with your administrator to be sure this is a means of communication that is approved by your school or district. There is an option to allow replies to your texts. That is something that should be considered carefully before allowing. Many districts have policies against texting with parents and students, and it is often better to have them contact you through district accounts for a multitude of reasons.
Remind is a valuable tool for communication, but should be used carefully to avoid potential problems and policy violations.
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May 3, 2018
Great App Idea
The remind app seems like such great idea. This app opens the lines of communication between teachers and parents. Parents can be held accountable for knowing what is coming up such as due dates, quizzes and tests. Parents can also get involved in the academic experience of their children. Now that technology is literally in the hands of almost every student in some areas, sending reminders to each individual ensures that your reminder will not be unseen. This app is also a very safe way to communicate with students. A code is utilized which prevents individuals from sharing actual phone numbers. Also, conversations are saved which eliminates inappropriate usage of messaging! All in all, this app is incredibly innovative and useful in any classroom setting!
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February 14, 2018
Excellent Tool for Communication to Parents and Students via Text Messages!
Great tool for announcements and keeping everyone informed via their phone while also maintaining privacy with phone numbers.
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September 24, 2017
Communication is Key!
Remind allows for simple opportunities to stay in contact with families. Signing up is quick and easy and a teacher with multiple classes can easily set up a class for each section they teach. Sending messages in 140 characters or less helps focus the message being sent. Teachers can also send an attachment with a Remind message- perfect for project guidelines, rubrics, and newsletters!
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August 2, 2017
Easy communication tool
This is a great communication tool for students and parents. I love that students can initiate a conversation with me, and I can send fun reminders and updates to them. Parents really appreciate the updates as well. Text messages are often checked more quickly than emails. Participants can sign up for texts, push notifications, and/or emails.
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June 23, 2017
I think this app is great! It's a great way not only to remind students about assignments, but to facilitate digital discussions with students. I think it can certainly support higher order thinking through discussions.
I believe that it can be effective, and it might encourage students who don't necessarily like to speak up in class to contribute to the general discussion of the class.
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June 15, 2017
Communication is KEY to Success
THE BEST! Typically, middle school parents stop being involved with education - but this helps everyone to be informed. It is also a great CYA for teachers.
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October 12, 2016
Great way to communicate with students and parents!
I love this app. It is a great way to communicate with families. I love that I can communicate with non English speaking parents and children as well. I hope that this app helps keep the line of communication open with my students and their families. This helps them feel like a welcome part of my classroom community. One thing I wish was included was a way to connect students and their parents' names. For example when typing in names to add to a class it should have a space for parent name and student name. I've had to double check parent names on separate contact sheets to make sure I am talking to the right person.
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June 21, 2016
Phenomenal tool to communicate with parents and students alike; can also be used to check for understanding.
At the PreK level this is more of a home-school communication tool, but I do use it to promote authentic learning opportunities with parent involvement and then showcase the student learning that happens.
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June 21, 2016
Remind is a great way to communicate with students and parents.
This app is the best electronic tool I've ever used! I don't use it to teach, but it is a great tool for communicating.
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