Communication & Collaboration

Resources

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams transforms education by providing an all-in-one digital platform where teachers can seamlessly manage classrooms, post assignments, and track student progress. The platform enables real-time collaboration, allowing students and educators to work together on documents, projects, and presentations from anywhere in the world. With built-in features like video meetings, file sharing, and integrated apps like Kahoot and Flipgrid, Teams makes learning interactive and engaging for both teachers and students. Teachers can easily customize their teaching experience by creating specific channels for different subjects, sharing resources, and providing personalized feedback through tools like rubrics and individual notebooks. Additionally, Microsoft Teams supports student well-being through features like Reflect, which helps learners understand and express their emotions, and provides accessibility tools to ensure inclusive learning for all students

Class Dojo

Google Docs and Drive revolutionize classroom collaboration by enabling students and teachers to work simultaneously on the same document from any location. The platform allows multiple users to edit, comment, and provide real-time feedback, which helps students learn teamwork skills and receive instant guidance. Because Google Docs is web-based, students can seamlessly access their work from different devices like iPads, laptops, and Chromebooks without worrying about file transfers or compatibility. The automatic saving feature ensures that no work is lost, and the version history allows teachers to track student progress and contributions. Using Google Docs builds college and career readiness by familiarizing students with cloud-based collaborative tools that are increasingly common in professional environments

ClassDojo is an innovative digital platform that enables seamless communication between teachers, students, and parents, fostering a collaborative educational environment. The app allows teachers to instantly share classroom moments, achievements, and student behaviors with parents, creating transparency and engagement that was previously difficult to achieve. Teachers can add multiple staff members like substitutes, aides, and assistants to their classroom profiles, enabling comprehensive tracking and communication about student performance. ClassDojo's features, such as the ability to share photos, videos, and real-time messaging, help build a positive school community and increase parent-school connections, with over 75% of parents reporting feeling more connected to their child's school. By providing a safe, secure platform that is compliant with educational data protection laws, ClassDojo has become a game-changing tool used in over 90% of U.S. K-8 schools to enhance collaboration and communication

Google Docs & Drive

Remind 101

Remind 101 is a powerful communication tool that enables seamless interaction between teachers, students, and parents through secure, instant messaging. The platform allows educators to send timely reminders about homework assignments, upcoming tests, field trip details, and schedule changes without exchanging personal phone numbers. With over 35% of K-12 teachers in the US using the service, Remind 101 has proven to enhance classroom communication by providing a simple, free way to keep everyone informed in real-time. Teachers can schedule messages, send group or individual notifications, and even share motivational updates, which has positively impacted teaching for over 80% of its users. The app's versatility extends beyond traditional classroom communication, allowing administrators to send school-wide announcements, professional development tips, and urgent updates, making it an essential collaborative tool in modern educational settings