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ClassTag Announcements vs. Events
Can customize fonts, text size, and colors.
Can add a variety of media files.
Can be sent now, or scheduled for a later time.
Can be shared to whole district, schoolwide, or to specific classrooms.
Can be enhanced with ClassTag's broadcast features - see below.
Are tied to a specific date and time.
Will appear in the "Activities" tab in ClassTag for all users to refer to at any time.
Will send auto reminders to guardians about event date.
Allows for sign up opportunities (at classroom level.)
Will send auto reminders to guardians about sign up opportunities (at classroom level.)
Can add events to Google Calendar if synced in ClassTag.
ClassTag Broadcast Features
Send to ALL modes of communication available, regardless of guardians' preferences.
Communication sent more immediately than regular ClassTag announcements.
Attach an audio file to an announcement and send to guardian phone if available.
Audio files are played immediately upon pick up, or voicemail.
Share as a public link to any website.
Link a Twitter, Facebook, or WhatsApp social account to share ClassTag announcements with greater community.
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