Remind is a communication platform that helps educators reach students and parents where they are. Fast: Messages are sent in real time to an entire class, a small group, or just a single person. ... Accessible: With Remind, you can send text messages straight to any phone , including flip phones.
What happens when you text Remind?
When someone joins a class via text, they' ll get an automatic notification with the class owner's display name . Each class announcement will be labeled with the class name, while individual messages will be labeled with the display name.
Does everyone see when you text on remind?
An individual message is a conversation between you and one other participant . You and the participant are the only people who can see the message.
Can students text each other on Remind?
On: All class participants can view other class members and send messages to anyone regardless of their role. ... A student will not be able to send a message to a parent and vice versa. As long as you have two-way chat enabled, class participants will still be able to message you and other teachers.
Can parents text you on Remind?
students and parents on any device , including texting-only phones—no smartphones necessary. messages by text (in the United States and Canada), email, and push notifications on the app.
Are Remind replies private?
Contact information is completely private between students, parents, and teachers . All messages are sent through Remind numbers and emails, not your personal phone number or email address. Messages on Remind can't be edited or deleted, so there's a permanent record of every conversation.
Does Remind cost money?
Access to and use of Remind itself is free , but we do offer additional features that require fees.
Can teachers see messages between students on Remind?
Contact information is completely private between students, parents, and teachers. All messages are sent through Remind numbers and emails, not your personal phone number or email address. Messages on Remind can't be edited or deleted, so there's a permanent record of every conversation.
Can you link a Google classroom to a Remind?
If you use Google Classroom, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive to manage your instructional materials, you can connect these accounts to Remind. Once you add these accounts, you can access and attach content directly from the composer.
How do you turn replies on in Remind?
- Open the app.
- Select the participant's class under the Owned section of the screen.
- Click on the participant's name under Recent.
- Select the information icon the top right corner of the conversation.
- Slide the Replies button right to allow replies from the participant.
How do you use Remind to communicate with parents?
- Create an account here. It takes maybe 2 minutes to do this! ...
- Add parents. The easiest way I have found to to do this is by sending home a letter explaining the app and having them text your specific class code to the number 81010. ...
- Once your parents have signed up... Go ahead and start messaging them!
How do you get out of Remind texts?
To leave ALL Remind classes, text @STOPALL in reply to any message you've received. To leave only a specific teacher's classes, text @LEAVE in reply to the teacher's messages.
How do you know if someone has read your message on Remind?
To see the message summary for an announcement you've sent, click the header of the announcement . The message summary will show you the following: Sent: The total number of people the message was sent to. Read: The % of people who have the Remind app and read your message after receiving it.
Why does Remind ask for your birthday?
Students younger than 13 years of age with Remind accounts are afforded extra safety, security, and privacy protections . ... When a student creates a Remind account, we require their date of birth. If they are under 13, we also require the name and email address or phone number of their parent.
How do you politely Remind someone over text?
- Be short and sweet. Short emails are easy to read, and they usually get a response.
- Give the right amount of context.
- Don't assume they forgot about you.
- Remind them of a due date (if one exists).
- Use captivating images.
- Give your readers something unexpected.
Do I need the Remind app to receive messages?
students and parents on any device, including texting-only phones— no smartphones necessary . messages by text (in the United States and Canada), email, and push notifications on the app.
