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Tip 4: Use an online conferencing platform to record a video with a translator
Tip 4: Use an online conferencing platform to record a video with a translator

Many are using video conference tools like Zoom to meet with their students live, which is a wonderful way to stay connected in these unprecedented times! Also consider other ways you can leverage these tools — like meeting with a translator and sharing the recording with your school community. 

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Video, tech toolsKatherine Engelschool closure, k12, k12 communications, school communication, school communication platform, school communityComment
Tip 3: Keep the community connected by sharing what students and families are up to
Tip 3: Keep the community connected by sharing what students and families are up to

Share what others in your school community are doing in their day-to-day lives! Many students, parents, and staff are feeling a bit lonely and socially isolated at this time. Ask people to submit videos, pictures, or perhaps just write out what they have been doing and share these out so people feel more connected. It might also give people ideas on what they can do as well!

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Video, School Community, community support, tech toolsKatherine Engelk12 communications, K12 COVID-19 Communication Tip, school communication, principal video, school announcement video, school community, k12 community, keeping students connected, school climateComment
Tip 2: Send a short, fun video to spread smiles and show familiar faces during uncertain times
Tip 2: Send a short, fun video to spread smiles and show familiar faces during uncertain times

Send a short video showcasing familiar faces, add some humor and show students that you care. It’s an uncertain time for everyone and can be a strange transition for students, so sending them a fun video where they can see and hear school staff they know can make them feel like they are still connected to the school, while also providing some smiles and laughs.

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Video, School Community, community support, tech toolsKatherine Engelk12 communications, K12 COVID-19 Communication Tip, k12 video, sending students love, what to send to students at home, school community, school climateComment
Tip 1: Use social media to correct contact information
Tip 1: Use social media to correct contact information

Use social media to encourage your families to update their contact information. No matter what communication platform you use, it’s important to make sure that student and family contact information is up-to-date and accurate.

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social media, tech tools, operationsKatherine Engelk12 communications, school communication, school communication platform, COVID-19 schools, daily tip, tip of the day, K12 COVID-19 Communication TipComment