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A while back I asked my students why they prefer texts to emails. It's faster, was the winning reply. But there were others: I don't have to remember my login information; It's shorter; It's direct; I don't need wifi to access. And despite many of my students claiming to hate technology, many of these same young adults cannot live without their smartphones.
When I found remind101* I knew I hit technology jackpot. Remind101 does everything for us teachers: they provide a simple set up; they offer a tutorial PDF for students (and parents!) to subscribe to their teacher's texts; they provide various means to text (i.e. their website, smartphone, iPad). What's great about this service is the privacy it affords for students and teachers; we don't see each other's cell numbers, which doesn't break any state law (phew!).
Did I mention it's free?
I use remind101 almost once a day. From texting upcoming deadlines to links, my kids and I stay connected. And it's fast, direct, short, and easy. Just what my students love.
*These opinions are solely mine. Remind101 did not pay me to provide a review of its product.
When I found remind101* I knew I hit technology jackpot. Remind101 does everything for us teachers: they provide a simple set up; they offer a tutorial PDF for students (and parents!) to subscribe to their teacher's texts; they provide various means to text (i.e. their website, smartphone, iPad). What's great about this service is the privacy it affords for students and teachers; we don't see each other's cell numbers, which doesn't break any state law (phew!).
Did I mention it's free?
I use remind101 almost once a day. From texting upcoming deadlines to links, my kids and I stay connected. And it's fast, direct, short, and easy. Just what my students love.
*These opinions are solely mine. Remind101 did not pay me to provide a review of its product.
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