Facebook can be a fun
platform for connecting with family and friends, but did you know it can also
be an awesome tool for parent communication? I have used a private class
Facebook group for the past four years; I love it and so do my students
parents! Read more to learn my top three reasons why you should get a class
Facebook group.
Reason #1
Why You Should Get a Class Facebook Group
The first reason I
think you should start a class Facebook group is simple, it is fantastic parent
communication. In today’s day and age, people are always on their smart phones.
It is far easier for a parent to open a notification on their phone than to dig
through their child’s backpack. Having a class Facebook group ensures your
parents will receive important information in an easy and timely manner. I
often take a photo of important papers going home and write in the post that
the papers were sent home today. My parents love how easily information can be
shared to them. Happy parents = happy teacher.
Reason #2
Why You Should Get a Class Facebook Group
The second reason I
love having a class Facebook group is the ability to share pictures. Parents
send their children to school each day and when they ask what happened in
school, they will most often receive a, “nothing”. I love sharing
pictures and videos of what is happening in our classroom! It helps the parents
feel connected. They love being able to actually see what happens at school. My
students love when I post pictures to our class Facebook group as well. They
love being able to show their parents what we did in the classroom today and
talk about it with them. Just make sure you get a signed photo release from
each student before you post any pictures to your group.
Reason #3
Why You Should Get a Class Facebook Group
The third reason I love
having a class Facebook group is for the features. I can ask my students
parents a question in a poll to get their quick input. I can do a Facebook live
activity with my students so parents can see the great learning happening in
real time. There are so many creative options to help keep your parents feeling
connected and informed using a class Facebook group.
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