A couple of months ago, I ran across a tweet about this new Web 2.0 tool called ClassParrot (http://bit.ly/qtL0Fk ) I started using this tool because our principal wanted us to use the students cell phones in the classroom. (If we can't beat them, then let's join them.) Well I wasn't for sure how I was going to use it, then the bright idea doing a problem of the week. So every Sunday evening I send a message out to all of my students (since Sunday evening is when they are doing their homework) with a problem of the week. They would then reply back to the message with their answer. On my dashboard at ClassParrot I can see who sent the message back to me and what their answer is. As you can see here in the screenshot.
As well as the Problems of the Week, I also send out a reminder the night before each test, just in case they would forget to study (doesn't usually happen right?).
There are many great things about this tool. You can use it to send out polls, you can reply back to an answer if they need to redo something. Another good thing about this poll is that they do not have your own cellphone number and you cannot see their phone numbers.
ClassParrot is a great tool to use. You should go and check it out. And if you have any suggestions on how to use it better let me know. Thanks and hope your all ready to come back to school, I know I can't wait.
See you in the classroom!
Mr. Love 314
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