{"id":16570,"date":"2022-05-17T03:02:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T08:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/?p=16570"},"modified":"2023-05-31T10:26:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T15:26:26","slug":"tips-and-tools-to-improve-parent-teacher-communication-suls0158","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/tips-and-tools-to-improve-parent-teacher-communication-suls0158\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips and Tools to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication &#8211; SULS0158"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16576 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tips-and-Tools-to-Improve-Parent-Teacher-Communication-SULS0158.jpg\" alt=\"In this episode, Kasey shares her favorite tips and tools to improve parent-teacher communication. Technology can help improve communication and save valuable time. Let's explore practical tips, digital tools, and strategies to communicate effectively with parents.\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tips-and-Tools-to-Improve-Parent-Teacher-Communication-SULS0158.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tips-and-Tools-to-Improve-Parent-Teacher-Communication-SULS0158-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tips-and-Tools-to-Improve-Parent-Teacher-Communication-SULS0158-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tips-and-Tools-to-Improve-Parent-Teacher-Communication-SULS0158-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode, Kasey shares her favorite tips and tools to improve parent-teacher communication. Technology can help improve communication and save valuable time. Let&#8217;s explore practical tips, digital tools, and strategies to communicate effectively with parents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication with parents can often make or break a student\u2019s school year. Keeping parents informed is always a top priority for educators and usually, it requires several modes of communication. We want to be transparent and timely in sharing information with our parents. These tips and tools will not only help support students and parents but also provide a record for teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tweet-box ctt-box-design-1 ctt-color-2 \">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/eom1L\" target=\"_blank\" >\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"ctt-font-small\">Tips and Tools to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"click-to-tweet\"><i><\/i><span class=\"cta-pr\">Click To Tweet<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><strong>Listen to this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"smart-track-player-container stp-color-01b9c2-2A2A2A spp-stp-desktop  smart-track-player-dark\" data-uid=\"318f7aba\"><\/div><div class=\"spp-shsp-form spp-shsp-form-318f7aba\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/shake-up-learning-show\/id1456789983?mt=2\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9438\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/listen-on-apple-podcasts-badge-300x77.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9zaGFrZXVwbGVhcm5pbmcubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9925\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/google-podcasts-300x76.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"186\" height=\"47\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/google-podcasts-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/google-podcasts-1024x260.png 1024w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/google-podcasts.png 1072w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 186px) 100vw, 186px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3m4IrreRbXACZWVNnXEFKZ?si=WKu3yZvYSFmeRnBkEYbxPQ\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9437\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Spotify_Logo_RGB_Green.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"157\" height=\"47\" \/><\/a> \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/shake-up-learning-show?refid=stpr\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9435\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Stitcher_Listen_Badge_Big.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"164\" height=\"49\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Tips and Tools to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication<\/h1>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virtual Tech Support and Tutorials<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a few ways that virtual tech support and tutorials can help parents. Of course, in these pandemic times of virtual learning, we are all now accustomed to this situation and the need for support in this area. However, a tutorial might also be helpful for parents who may not be as familiar with the technology. They may need help navigating a classroom website or the online grade book.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/screencastify-screen-vide\/mmeijimgabbpbgpdklnllpncmdofkcpn?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screencastify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a simple Chrome extension that will save all recordings onto your Google Drive automatically. It\u2019s free and allows you to edit, add text, and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CX-XvngtsZw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/loom-%E2%80%93-free-screen-record\/liecbddmkiiihnedobmlmillhodjkdmb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is very similar to Screecastify, and also offers free and paid versions. Loom adds a more personal touch by including your face video in the corner while you share the tutorial.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/iorad-the-tutorial-builde\/kjfmedbganalpkohkeghhpppicoigdal?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iorad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another screen recording tool that allows you to record an interactive tutorial. For example, if you want to walk parents through a website with a number of clicks, Iorad allows them to click through that process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider how these tutorials need to be stored and then accessed by parents. A district or building a YouTube channel may be the best option. Sharing a playlist link or individual video link is super simple.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Drive links can also be embedded on websites or in emails.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"shauplea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1735601829\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"45e28ed74bb20171862e30ab5be2b0c3\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Media Communication<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important dates and reminders can often be an expectation for parents to see within their social media feed. It\u2019s likely parents visit those communication tools daily and will see those important announcements and reminders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents and students enjoy seeing pictures from special events and celebrations that happen during the school day. However, it\u2019s important to consider how student images are being shared. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/10-reasons-to-think-before-you-share-photos-of-children-online-suls0153\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Episode 153<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the Shake Up Learning show provides ten reasons to stop and <strong>think before sharing images of children<\/strong> on social media.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common social media platforms that teachers and schools are using to share information with parents include Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and occasionally TikTok.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those utilizing social media to communicate it\u2019s worth sharing that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canva<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a number of templates. Using templates can help save time and allow for a cohesive, branded look that will help parents see it as official information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16582\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.07.11-AM.png\" alt=\"Tips and Tools to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication\" width=\"599\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.07.11-AM.png 1998w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.07.11-AM-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.07.11-AM-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.07.11-AM-1536x844.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct Parent Communication<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the instances where schools have participated in remote learning, teachers were away from classroom telephones. As a solution, many turned to a <a href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/u\/0\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Voice<\/a> phone number for talking directly with parents. This is a phone number that is connected to your Google account and offers voice calls, text messaging, as well as, voicemail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email is by far the most popular form of communication. One of the best ways to leverage this communication tool is through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/time-saving-gmail-hacks-for-teachers-suls0149\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the email signature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There, teachers can add links to other communication tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Text messaging through a personal phone number may not be something teachers want to provide to parents. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.remind.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remind<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great tool that allows teachers to send messages without being linked to their personal phone numbers. The options to send links, images, or voice clips are all available. This also keeps a record of the communication that took place between the teacher and parent. Messages can also be sent to a group or individuals.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"shauplea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1735601802\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"4c02c8cc44526bc9fbb710edf527215a\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LMS Progress Reports and Communication<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the most popular platforms allow for teachers to automate communication about grades and assignments. <a href=\"https:\/\/classroom.google.com\/u\/0\/h\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Classroom<\/a> allows guardians to input their email addresses and set up notices for assignments. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoology.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schoology<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instructure.com\/canvas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Canvas<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.seesaw.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Seesaw<\/a> also provide ways for parents to see student progress and assignments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.classdojo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class Dojo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a tool used mostly in the elementary grades as a behavioral management tool. Teachers have the ability to send personalized messages along with the behavior updates automatically shared with parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surveys and Feedback<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the start of every school year, it\u2019s a good idea to connect with parents and ask them about their preferred method of communication. Comparing your preferred tools to parent-preferred tools can help you navigate which tutorials might be necessary to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16583\" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.26.50-AM.png\" alt=\"Tips and Tools to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication\" width=\"600\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.26.50-AM.png 988w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.26.50-AM-226x300.png 226w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.26.50-AM-771x1024.png 771w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two tools that can help generate feedback are <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/u\/0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Forms<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jotform.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jotform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Google Forms is a great way to help you see what\u2019s most popular and collect information that can be saved in a spreadsheet. JotForms are great for taking a PDF information sheet and making it digital. Once parents answer all the questions the form can be printed in its original form and added to a binder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent-Teacher Conferences and General Updates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another innovative option that surfaced during the pandemic is the option to have virtual conferences. Whether these meetings are a typical update or a necessary meeting to comply with the special needs of a student, Google Meet, Zoom, or Microsoft Teams are popular tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/parent-teacher-conference-sign-up-appointment-page-in-google-calendar\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google calendar now allows for a booking page!<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This can be used to create appointment time slots where parents can choose their time and day based on your provided options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cPF6YcHKb-U\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing a video conferencing tool consider the needs of the parents. Google Meet can provide <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/meet\/answer\/9300310?amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;product_name=UnuFlow&amp;hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&amp;visit_id=637883109575758616-2784862866&amp;rd=1&amp;src=supportwidget0&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">captions<\/a>, as well as, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/meet\/answer\/10964115?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">translated captions<\/a>. Google Docs also provides a translation feature. Perhaps it is necessary to keep a document of notes during the conference, a Google Doc can allow for collaboration and a record of the meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/info.flipgrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipgrid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often referenced for students, but it could be used for personal video messages being shared with parents. Rather than mailing a positive postcard, Flipgrid could be the place to share something positive that a student did that day.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"shauplea-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_design = \"enhanced_links\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"1946444693\";\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"3567fefd26ae685b347909c6cb09d453\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class Resources, Newsletters, and Happenings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Throughout the school year, it may be necessary to share classroom resources with parents. Perhaps students are using an online textbook, web-based reading materials, or specific web-based learning tools, these can all be collected inside of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wakelet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wakelet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While these may be used by students, it helps when parents understand and know how to help their students access them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_16584\" style=\"width: 607px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16584\" class=\"wp-image-16584 \" src=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.32.28-AM-1024x665.png\" alt=\"Tips and Tools to Improve Parent-Teacher Communication\" width=\"597\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.32.28-AM-1024x665.png 1024w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.32.28-AM-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.32.28-AM-1536x998.png 1536w, https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-16-at-10.32.28-AM.png 1570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 597px) 100vw, 597px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">credit: Wakelet.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way that Wakelet can help is to collect resources specifically for parents. Any video tutorials, links to class websites, or even a virtual newsletter can help keep everything in one place to easily locate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When mapping out how you will communicate with parents it\u2019s important to consider the time it takes to complete a single communication tool. Designing and writing a newsletter could be incredibly time-consuming. However, utilizing a template from Canva could help speed up the process. In episodes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/30-ways-to-use-free-templates-from-canva-in-your-classroom-part-1-suls0132\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">132<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/30-ways-to-use-free-templates-from-canva-in-your-classroom-part-2-suls0133\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">133<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Kasey shares more than <a href=\"https:\/\/shakeuplearning.com\/blog\/30-ways-to-use-free-templates-from-canva-in-your-classroom-part-1-suls0132\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>30 ways to use the templates that Canva provides for educators<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class Blogs are another great way to share information with parents. Providing parents with a singular place that shares all the information, even in the palm of their hand, can be a major time saver for teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most common options for creating this type of website include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/edublogs.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edublogs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WordPress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weebly.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weebly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Sites<\/a>. While Google Sites is not officially a blog, it is a simple way to create a classroom website with embedded documents, images, and links.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how you choose to communicate with parents it\u2019s always a great idea to begin with some collaboration. Check with administrators to learn if there are preferred tools. Talk with colleagues and team members to help generate consistency and time-saving habits. It may be possible to share the work in creating general communications. Even students can help!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Shake Up Learning 2023. Unauthorized use and\/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog\u2019s author and\/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Kasey Bell and Shake Up Learning with appropriate and specific direction to the original content on ShakeUpLearning.com. 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