I live for Remind. My students joke about how much I use it and some claim to be annoyed by it, but whenever I ask if it helps, they all say it does.
My students know they have to be on it to travel with me, participate in Thespians, or be involved in a show. They can use it through the website, text, e-mail, the app in whatever combination works for them. We also have a Theatre department, which is easy enough to set up through a myriad of free website programs like wix, wordpress,... and students know to check the website for more information if needed.
Remind is awesome because it's fast and quick and goes straight to their phones. I can send documents, photos, quick information and such that way and it's all documents and stored there, even better they can text me back without actually using my phone number. Works great with parents too. You can even set office hours and change them any time if you don't want to get messages at certain times, weekends,... Plus you can set up reminders to drop at later dates and specific times so I set up in advance for all of the reminders for a whole month about turning in money or dues or paperwork,... You can also message specific students, create group chats, or message just a class or every class. I even give ownership of the one for a show to the student stage manager so that they can send out updates and reminders too. It's safe and educational so my school likes that we use it.
Our website is where the more detailed information goes. I even send Remind messages to say "hey look at the updates on our website to this page: (and link it)"
Hope this helps.
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Kathleen McNulty Mann
mcnulkl@bay.k12.fl.usArnold High School Theatre
Panama City Beach, FL
Program Director and Thespian Sponsor
Florida State Junior Thespians
District 10 Chair
Florida Association for Theatre Education
Board Member
Membership Committee Chair
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-30-2017 10:21
From: Jessica Magers-Rankin
Subject: Digital Communication
Hey, Y'all!
I'm looking for an app/digital platform to help with production management such as rehearsal reminders, a place where you can upload and share documents, etc.. I've worked with theatre companies as an actor myself that use VirtualCallboard but it is cost prohibitive for a school program. I've looked at the apps Band and Remind, does anyone have any experience with either of those products?
Many Thanks!
Jess
Jessica Magers-Rankin
Theatre; Fine Arts Dept
Knoxville Catholic High School