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Written Communication Evaluation
Being able to communicate with parents is a necessary task for teachers to succeed.
Written communication is one of the most flexible forms of communication as it does not require
finding a suitable time in the calendar of both the parent and the teacher to meet. Building a line
of trust between teachers and families also has been found to lead to more active parent
involvement (Sylaj, Sylaj 2020), which allows for more achievement on the student’s part. One
form of written communication available to teachers is building a classroom website or blog or
website.
A classroom blog, or website, is a page hosted online where a teacher can post a variety
of information. Typically, this could include items such as: classroom expectations, a daily
schedule, calendars, updates on assignment deadlines, printable copies of assignments, or even
photos of students participating in classroom activities. The purpose of this webpage existing
would be to serve as an indirect way to involve parents or families in the day-to-day of the
classroom environment.
Families having easy and regular access to the happenings of a typical school day could
prove to be especially helpful in younger grades. This is because families can benefit from
understanding where their child is at developmentally and, by seeing examples of learning
activities, provides an opportunity to build a better support for the at home learning environment
therefore, giving students a better foundation for academic success as they age (Lin et. al 2019).
Most host sites allow for commenting to take place, which would provide an opportunity for
families to connect with one another, building a larger classroom community. Should a teacher
choose, they can provide families with printable versions of assignments, or even additional
support assignments so families can continue their children’s learning at home. With a
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commitment to semi-regular updating of the website, a teacher can also maintain that the same
information is available to all members of the classroom community necessary. When other
forms of communication arise including email or phone calls, a teacher also is given the
opportunity to have a reference to call back to that is easily accessed.
However, it is important to keep in mind that a website does have downsides, if utilized
as the only way to communicate with families. Not every family has access to the internet or to a
computer. This also doesn’t provide opportunity for one-on-one conversations regarding specific
concerns about a student from either the family or the teacher. Some families may not want other
families to have access to pictures of their child, which may call for an acknowledgement form
to be signed allowing for their student to appear on the blog.
Overall, it appears that a blog or website would be a great addition to any future
teacher’s classroom. It allows for consistent communication, the creation of an opportunity for
collaboration with families, and would work best when partnered successfully with other for one-
on-one forms of communication.
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References
Sylaj, V., & Sylaj, A. K. (2020). Parents and Teachers' Attitudes toward Written Communication
and Its Impact in the Collaboration between Them: Problem of Social Study
Education. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 11(1), 104-126.
https://go.openathens.net/redirector/liberty.edu?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-
journals/parents-teachers-attitudes-toward-written/docview/2459013161/se-2
Lin, J., Litkowski, E., Schmerold, K., Elicker, J., Schmitt, S. A., & Purpura, D. J. (2019). Parent–
Educator Communication Linked to More Frequent Home Learning Activities for
Preschoolers. Child & Youth Care Forum, 48(5), 757-772. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10566-
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