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Ten Tips for Involving Families through Internet-Based Communication

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Communication is key for a successful parent-teacher relationship, but communication can be difficult when there are thirty-plus families involved. Make your life easier with online communication and an article that details 10 tips to make the most out of Internet-based communication. Tips include information about how to create a classroom website and how to support families without access to technology.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Share the document with your colleagues at the next staff meeting or with your professional learning community (PLC)
  • Use tips as goals; make your website then add to it as you become more comfortable with the technology 
  • Print or bookmark the article for easy reference 
Classroom Considerations
  • Although the article is geared toward early childhood education, teachers of all grade levels can benefit from the recommendations 
Pros
  • Several links are listed to provide a starting point for website development 
  • The article is organized neatly and easy to read 
Cons
  • None