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To create and maintain a great school website, schools need to look beyond the mechanics of the CMS to something equally important: service. School webmasters need ongoing support and service to make sure their websites continue to meet their needs and the needs of their communities. These are the elements of service that we believe are critical for a successful school website launch and ongoing relationship.
Schools across the country are likely to face continued disruptions into the next school year. What would it take for your school to shift smoothly and without interruption from in-person instruction to remote instruction and back again, whether for a day or for a month? Here are some ideas for building more resilient school communication and learning plans.
With school buildings across the country closed, it can be a real challenge for parents to get in touch with school staff when they have questions. While some schools are able to forward phone lines to school staff working from home, that hasn’t been an option for everyone. Live chat is an excellent alternative for schools that aren’t able to keep phone lines staffed during extended closures.
With COVID-19 forcing emergency closures across the country, schools are scrambling to implement remote learning and communication plans for students and families. But is the information you are posting accessible for students, families and staff members with disabilities? We’ve created a built-in GUIDE to provide just-in-time training and guidance in accessibility best practices to all content creators.
As schools across the country adjust to the reality of remote learning and extended closures, effective communication is essential. Students and parents must be able to find the information they need and connect to teachers and staff members with questions. Here’s how schools can use technologies such as live chat widgets, mobile notifications and the school website to keep everyone connected.