Remind 101 is a text messaging service created for teachers
to text their classes to remind them about upcoming assignments, tests, etc. It
is set up to be safe for teachers and students – teachers don’t see the phone
numbers of their students, and students don’t see their teacher’s phone number.
Parents and students sign up via email or text after a teacher has set up an
account. It is free and seems easy to use.
This would be great in a high school setting. It could be
very useful to remind students about important things that are coming up. One
more way to remind students that is quick and easy, and students will actually
check text messages as opposed to other forms of communication.
I would recommend it to teachers of older students
(definitely high school, maybe middle school depending on the particular
school). It obviously would not be useful for the vast majority of elementary
age students. I know from experience
that text is the way to communicate with high school students, so I think using
that technology in a safe and protected way (for students and teachers), is a
great idea.
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