Remind is a communication tool that allows you to call or text message with students and parents through your cell phone to their cell phones (web browsers are available, too) without sharing personal phone numbers.
You will also be able to send messages directly from your computer using the Remind
With the paid version of Remind, you will have access to rostered class groups that have been populated through a connection with the district’s student information system.
PISD Remind Best Practices
How to Get Started for Teachers
Follow these instructions to Login to Remind using the tile in the Portal. Login with Google so it syncs with your employee username and password.
If you’ve used Remind before with a non-@pasadenaisd.org email address, follow these instructions on how to merge your account.
The first time you log in you will Claim your rostered classes.
Set your notification preferences.
How do you want to receive Remind messages? (Text / app alert / email)
Do you want to be available to receive voice calls?
Consider setting Office Hours to limit when you receive Remind messages.
Features List
Ability to make phone calls through Remind [while masking your personal cell phone number]
This will operate differently than the Google Voice option we have recently used. Teachers will not have a dedicated phone number to share with parents and students, however they will still be able to call you within your office hours via the Remind App or by calling the personalized proxy number assigned to them.
Send longer messages [600 characters compared to 140 characters in the free version]
Integrations with Google Drive, Google Classroom and more to add attachments to messages.
Integration with Schoology is also available (more info to come)
Set office hours in Remind
Resources
Getting Started for Teachers Training Video
This video provides an overview of Remind and its features.
It provides instructions on how to get started.
Be sure to use the Login with Google Account to use your Pasadena ISD Google Account.