Technology for Parent Communication

Email

Can be individualized,
instantaneous and personal.

Parents can respond including
message to multiple people.

Able to save and store reliably
without losing like paperwork.

Can include concerns and
successes.
Can be misinterpreted.

Newsletter

Can be weekly or monthly

Can include pictures or
student articles

Subtopic

Reminder of upcoming events
and share tips

Can be printed, emailed or
posted online

Skype/Facetime

Easy way to meet face to face
for those who cannot in person

Both parent and teacher
needs technology

Allows for live collaboration

Blog

Can share info and
receive feedback

Can be used for a group

Students can share work

Podcast

Don't have to bother reading.
Easy access to listen to anywhere.

Students can verbally share what they
are learning in their own words.

Great lesson for students to speak clearly.

Parents cannot respond.