Teacher Communication Modes with Parents
Student Information System
Usually implemented across an entire school district
Keeps parents updated about their children's schedules, grades, events and any other punctual information
Website
Dedicated to one course or class only
Can be easily updated
Highly personalizeable
Course Management Program
Helps a teacher plan and organize classroom activities that ensure student engagement
Google Classroom is free
Offers activities that would be impossible with traditional paper and pencil
Main topic
Most if not all schools already have this institutionally incorporated
Uses an account dedicated only to your professional teaching use; is not one's personal account
Most people (Parents) have access to an email account
May not necessarily be a parent's most favored and frequently used mode of communication
On-line Calendar Tool
Shareable with an on-line community
Easily updateable
Included in the Google Suite