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How to Effectively Communicate with Parents of ECE Students **, OIP…
How to Effectively Communicate with Parents of ECE Students
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In Classroom Setting
Newsletter
Weekly Update
School -to-home notebook/ Daily Communication Notebook
Report Cards
Two-way Communication
Communication through technology
Wechat/Wecom
Calls
Managebac
school platform use to send classroom messages and uploading reports , photos and videos accessible for parents to view.
SeeSaw
is a classroom app used by teachers to install classroom activity photos and videos. This can serve as students portfolio. This app is accessible to parents as well.
School Website
Communication face to face
Parent-teacher conferences
PSCG- Parent School Community Group
each class will vote for a parent representative, having this representative serve a a channel for parents concern to be forwarded to school easily.
Morning Tea
is another way to channel parents concern face to face
Child support meeting
Open Day/Open House
Parent Information
Night
Evening class meeting to clarify class schedules, routines, curriculum and expectations for the first week of school.
Home Visits
One-way Communication
School Websites
School Calendar
Parents class involvement
Parent field trip volunteer
Event volunteer
Story reader
Guess speaker
Workshops for Parents
In A Hybrid Learning Environment :school: :computer:
Because we're using a mix of both in-person and virtual communication methods, as seen in those sections of this mind map, it's crucial to keep communication lines clear, open, and easy to understand
A few guidelines to follow:
Coordinated Communication
Efforts
between teachers, school staff, & administration
distribute info in a streamlined manner
delegate spokespersons so parents don't feel bombarded or overwhelmed
Organized Communication Schedule
create a schedule/map
parents know when & how they will receive info about different topics
don't send everything on the same day
most important information sent first
Positivity :smiley:
Express to parents that you are there to guide and support them through this new, unsettling time :sparkling_heart:
positive words & tone of voice
Create a Centralized Website
post all info here, instead of sending multiple emails a day
ensure most important info is seen right away, without clicking or scrolling
Methods to Ensure Effective Communication
Check-in Surveys
assess parent satisfaction, discover their preferred method of contact
Scheduled Q&A Times
using in-person or online meeting & messaging tools
Tech Tools :female-technologist::skin-tone-4:
Remind
messaging app to communicate with entire classes
:iphone:
can be translated into over 70 languages
Wakelet
to create weekly newsletters
display student work and classroom activities
Google Voice
able to use a second phone number to maintain teacher privacy
Learning Management Systems
Canvas
SeeSaw
Google Classroom
Face to Face
Meetings & Conferences
During drop-off & pick-up
In a Fully Virtual Learning Environment
Instant communication
:silhouettes:
Calls
Google voice
Pros
: Allows you to create an alternate phone number you might share with parents (to avoid using your personal cell phone number)
Cons
:Connected to your private cell phone, and rings to that phone.
Sending messages through text messaging services
WeChat
Pros:
Parents and Teachers can have direct, instant communication
Cons:
Non-existent control measures regarding the receiving of messages.
Text messaging
What's App
Social media platforms
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To keep parents updated on current events, School accounts can be created on these platforms:
Facebook page :silhouette:
Instagram account :<3:
Twitter feed :smiley: :
Youtube channel :tada:
Meetings
A few ways video conferencing can be used to positively impact parent-teacher conferences or any important matter that requires a discussion.
Zoom meetings
Skype meetings
Tencent
Wechat Group meetings
VooV meetings
Microsoft Teams
Learning Management Systems
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Classroom management apps with which you can also communicate students’ progress with parents
Class Dojo
Google Classroom
Seasaw :
Family App
Parent Feedback Platforms
:check:
Gather integrated feedback to determine parental thoughts about remote learning
Survey Monkey
Google opinions
