Communication Tools

Effective communication is very important for a school. Teachers and administrators need to keeps parents, the media and the public informed about the latest initiatives and activities in the school environment. It is fundamental to build relationships between the stakeholders. Please see the following information for the best recommended ways to communicate with parents

1. Letter of introduction
2. Home visits
3. Phone Conferences
4. Class or School Newsletters
5. Class or School Website
6. Notes or Calls Home
7. Thank You Notes
8. Emails

 

Please keep in mind that parents are entrusting teachers with their precious children. In doing so, they are expected to wear many hats– a coach, a mediator, and a teacher to name a few.

Try to use all means of communication tools to reach out your students' parents

Application of Technology

Application of technology changed the human environment.  Materials, tools, techniques, and sources of power made our lives more pleasant and more productive. Communication, transportation and collaboration have been increased in the workplace. Doctors, pilots, engineers, businessman and almost all of the job fields are using technology to improve their productivity. Technology influenced and changed our educational environment as well. Computers, virtual schools, webinars, online access to textbooks and smart-boards in the classrooms are the major developments. However; if we compare our technological developments in the schools to what is available, we still need to speed up to implement technology in a full extent in the classrooms.

Take the biggest steps!!!!

1) Research and try every possible technology device

2) Discover what technology savvy teachers are doing

3) Find professional development opportunities