Using online newsletters created from templates offers a familiar format for parents, allowing both teacher and student contributions. Unlike paper copies, these digital newsletters are not easily lost.
Parents must have
internet accesss to make
use of all these tools.
Twitter
140 characters to inform parents
of what is happening in the classroom. Concise. Parents may or may not follow.
Using technology
Efficient (maybe too efficient)
Familiar format and is specific to their child. Phone is easy to use on Instant Message. Keep Communication professional.
newsletter
An online newsletter made from templates. Familiar format for parents. May have both teacher and student submissions. Not easily lost as when newsletters were paper copies.
instant message
Blog
Variety of information.
May include videos, photos, etc. Difficult to keep up. Parents can access at any time.
Interactive. Need permission to post pictures of students. Make sure all students are represented.
Parent Communication
Podcast
Practiced Presentation
Topics of Interest to Parents
Parents do not need to come to the school. Parents may not watch and prefer face-to-face presentation.
