Teachers say…
I asked the teachers at my school to answer this question…
“Has technology improved your home-to-school connection?”
Most indicated how email has helped to keep the communication open between home and school.
Teachers and parents don’t always have the time for a phone call or to write a note. eMail is quick, convenient, and
readily available. Most of the parents work full-time. It’s another way to communicate with parents quickly
and effectively (i.e., not relying on the student to take home a message). A few indicated that their parents do not use eMail. Question is, how do we encourage its use?
One teacher is using SightSpeed, which has improved communication with her homebound student. The student has
been able to stay in touch with classmates and has had a chance to feel part of the class this year.
One of the teachers is using a wiki with her students and it is turning into a wonderful experience. Especially since the children are in kindergarten and first grade. More on that in the next post.
