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Cost Effective Communication with Parents...What's Your Style??
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Gay Stephenson Nov 4.
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Cathy, thanks for chiming in! I agree with you. There is nothing like a face to face conversation, or a phone call. Technology is simply a communication aid and not meant to replace real contact. And I think it's important for school council folk to…
Hi Gay,
Not sure if it's been mentioned or not but in addition to using the latest technologies, one method of communications that is by far the most effective is the exchange via word-of-mouth and face-to-face communication.
It's the one thing tha…
At our conference on Nov. 7th, Jan and I are giving a workshop on the topic of parents using technology to communicate. It's a hands-on session, with step by step instructions... so if you are interested in learning more about any of these topics, p…
Hello everyone,
This is my first post, so I hope I am doing it right. I have been mulling over ideas about how our school could create a more cost effective and environmentally friendly communication strategy with parents. Our website is in the pro…
In our school in rural southern Alberta, we have very few parents still on dial up, or with no internet. Out of 180 students (not sure how many families that is), maybe 2 or 3 with dial up and 4 or 5 with no internet at all. I really thinkwe make to…
Absolutely!! And if you get any suggestions on how to make it better, please send them my way!
Actually it came from a need to have an electronic way to reach parents as the school website was... less than informing. The ning was not greeted warmly by the school principal. As the former communications staffer for the school division (they cut…
Hi Carmelle.
Your Ning is great. I work in Calgary, and I'm doing my Master's work on parent engagement - specifically using technology to support parents building online community. I would love to point to your Ning as an example - would you be oka…
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- At 10:02am on January 24, 2009,
Sheila Stewart said… - The sharing is good! Hope it helps! All the best with your efforts in parent outreach!
- At 10:12am on January 18, 2009,
Sheila Stewart said…
- Hi Lisa,
You have started a good discussion regarding communication to parents. Are you a member of the school council at your school? Just wanted to clarify that before commenting....thanks.
- At 11:56am on January 17, 2009,
Leo said… - Hello Lisa
I love Kingsville
I lived in Leamington for several years.
Now I live in Sudbury, I operated a taxi company in Leamington for years.
Love to talk to people from that area.
I was there in October
Leo Bisson
- At 2:53pm on January 12, 2009,
Jan Sugerman said… - Hello Lisa,
Welcome to our new online community. My name is Jan and I work in the office at People for Education. We're so glad you are here. We learn by sharing our experiences and ideas and I encourage you to join in the discussions or start one of your own. If you have any questions about how things work, please post a comment on my wall or send me a message.
Isn't Kingsville in southwestern Ontario? I have relatives that used to live there and it always sounded so lovely. I'm wondering how you heard about our online community?
Jan
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