Apps for parent-teacher communication

Remind- It’s safe, free and provides communication about assignments, deadlines, and reminders.

Buzzmob- It’s open to administrators, students, teachers, parents, deadlines, cancellation of events, and other events postings.

Class messenger- It provides two way messaging. This app can be used on a phone, tablet, or computer.  Particular student strengths, progress, photos, or videos can be shown through the class messenger app.

Google for education- A class group can be created. Video chat, calendars, deadlines can be shared.  Info can be shared through the cloud.

Volunteer spot- This app is useful for organizing group meetings, emails, parent/teacher conferences, and organizing volunteers used in the classroom or for field-trips.

Mail chimp- It is an emailing service.

Edmodo- This app tracks student progress through charts and can show goals the students have reached or those to work on. There is an option to share games on Edmodo.

These apps can be useful in different ways for teachers in education. They could be really resourceful, depending on the need presented. I would be interested in using Class messenger in a classroom. It seems to be the type of communication that would provide written communication to show positive strengths or improvements and keep communication open with parents.

Reference

Teach make a difference. (2015). 7 innovative apps for parent-teacher communication. Retrieved from: http://teach.com/education-technology/parent-teacher-apps