October, 2014
The popular messaging tool Remind ( formerly Remind 101) is now available for Chromebook users. For those of you who are not yet familiar with this app, Remind "offers teachers a free, safe and simple way to instantly text students and parents. Teachers can send or schedule reminders, assignments, homework, assessments, or motivational messages directly to students' and parents' phones. Interactions are safe because phone numbers are always kept private, and messages are sent with no open replies.
Teachers, students and parents can see messages from all their classes in one place.For students and parents, Remind provides an easier way to stay informed outside of the classroom. Students and parents can download the app and opt-in to receive messages faster with push notifications, so they never miss a beat! Use Remind to send free text messages to save time, engage students and involve parents with your class. Try it today! And if you love it, share it with your colleagues or write a review! "
Check out this guide to learn more about how to use Remind in your class.
