ClassTag: Simple and easy communication to make parents your partners in the classroom
Welcome to the TeacherCast Podcast. In this episode,\xa0Jeff sits down with Vlada Lotkina, founder of ClassTag and Renee Angle, a 4th grade teacher to discuss how teachers can shave hours off of their workweek by using the effective communication straggles found in ClassTag. \xa0 About\xa0ClassTag ClassTag is a web and mobile platform co-developed by teachers, families and parent engagement experts to specifically increase parent engagement based on research-based practices, helping teachers turn parents into partners by simplifying all communications and scheduling, motivating parents to get involved and guiding them to success.\xa0 Links of interest Classtag.com Follow on Twitter @CLASSTAGME Follow on Facebook About Guest Vlada Lotkina\xa0is a co-founder and CEO of Classtag. She is a former Fortune 500 Executive and a Wharton MBA.\xa0\xa0She is very passionate about education and helping parents be a powerful force to unleash their children\u2019s potential. Renee Angle\xa0is a 4th Grade Teacher in Idaho. She has been teaching for three years and is a general education teacher teaching all subjects. She is a National Elementary Honor Society advisor for students in grades 4-6 at her school. This is a second career for Renee after a successful 20 year management career in the retail lumber industry. Renee knows every student can learn and looks forward to discovering students\u2019 talents with them. Renee believes student achievement in the classroom increases when parents are active participants. Why ClassTag? The ClassTag approach was co-developed by teachers, families and parent engagement experts to specifically increase parent engagement based on research-based practices and is an opinionated platform that early results show helps teachers leap over parent engagement barriers and turn parents into partners. Specifically, ClassTag helps teachers: \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Set and manage high and clear expectations with parents \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Move from transactional engagement to relationship-building activities \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Create simple and meaningful ways for parents to support learning \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Reduce amount of effort required with automation and consistent system \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Get visibility into the level and type of family engagement Through this approach, ClassTag has a staggering 90% parent participation rate on the platform. Game changer for what teachers expect, how they adjust their strategies and, most importantly, an amplifier for student success. \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 Thank You For Your Podcast Reviews Are you enjoying The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network? Please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on\xa0iTunes today. I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Contact Me Host: Jeff Bradbury\xa0@TeacherCast Email:\xa0feedback@teachercast.net Voice Mail:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/video iTunes:\xa0http://www.TeacherCast.net/audio Check Out More TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) TeacherCast App Spotlight (http://www.teachercast.net/appspotlight) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast TeacherCast.tv TeacherCast Broadcasting Google+ Community Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE! Check out my NEW Homepage: JeffreyBradbury.com