Rayna Freedman - Engaging Parents in the Learning Process

Reyna Friedman, a 5th-grade teacher, emphasizes the importance of engaging parents in the learning process. She uses a Google site as a classroom portal to connect with parents, providing links to social media and important documents. During curriculum night, she introduces parents to technology tools like Flipgrid. She also uses Padlet and Google Forms to gather feedback and encourage interaction. Blogging is another method she uses to communicate pedagogical choices and share student experiences, fostering a strong classroom community.

What is one of the key strategies Reyna Friedman uses to engage parents in the learning process?

• Organizing annual school fairs

• Building relationships with families

• Hosting monthly parent-teacher meetings

• Sending weekly newsletters

What platform does Reyna use to create a classroom portal for parents?

• Google Sites

• Zoom

• Microsoft Teams

• Slack

Which social media platform do most parents prefer for updates about the classroom?

• Instagram

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Twitter

What tool does Reyna use to allow students and parents to share their hopes and dreams for the school year?

• Google Forms

• Flipgrid

• Padlet

• Kahoot

How did Reyna gather feedback from parents to change her homework policy?

• By sending emails

• Using Google Forms

• Through parent-teacher conferences

• Through phone calls

What is one of the benefits of Reyna's blogging about classroom activities?

• It increases student participation in class

• It reduces the need for parent-teacher meetings

• It keeps parents informed about pedagogical choices

• It helps students improve their writing skills

What impact did the students' reading experience have on school policy?

• It resulted in a new school mascot

• It led to a new homework policy

• It introduced a new sports program

• It changed the school uniform