Remind is a communication tool that helps teachers connect instantly with students and parents. Send quick, simple messages to any device for free.
Send a one-way message to every student in your class. Subscribers receive Announcements as texts, emails, or smartphone notifications.
Start two-way conversations with students and parents. Manage communication by setting availability and enabling or disabling Chats.
Pros: No need to give out actual phone numbers. Software uses different method to connect devices. Students can communicate instantly with teacher through messaging.
Cons: Not as instant for students without a phone and uses email address instead. Messaging systems may overlap if already using applications such as Schoolzone or Google Classroom.