Date of Award
12-2017
Document Type
Action Research Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
First Advisor
Mary Hedenstrom
Department/School
Education
Abstract
The purpose of conducting this research project was to gain insight on using text messaging as an effective communication tool with parents/guardians through the use of the Remind Application. The intervention took place over a four week period at a public school in North Dakota. Two hundred and seventy seventh grade students and one hundred and sixty-three parents/guardians participated in this study. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected via a pre and post parent/guardian survey, student presurvey, weekly Remind Application messages, and a teacher reflection journal. Analysis of the data revealed easy and convenient messages resulted in a higher response rate from parents/guardians. Further research can be done by continuing with the Remind Application throughout the school year and trying various formats and messages to gain a higher participation rate from parents/guardians.
Recommended Citation
Nisbet, Kelsey and Opp, Allison. (2017). Effects of the Remind App on Parent-Teacher Communication at a Mixed-Income Middle School. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maed/227