Benefits and Constraints of ClassPager
Pros
1. Simple way to communicate with students and parents. 2. Gives students an option to communicate anonymously if preferred (in response to polls). 3. Useful tool to check for understanding during class. 4. Polls allow for an interactive knowledge check. Teacher can reinforce concepts that seem problematic to class. Poll responses can be shown in graph form. 5. Phone numbers are hidden from peers so student privacy is protected. |
Cons
1. Students or parents must have access to a cell phone that texts. 2. If using polls during class, then students will have cell phones during that time. Need a clear class policy about cell phone use. 3. Free version has limited class size; reaching large groups of students requires a paying subscription. 4. Sending texts without a plan or sending texts over the plan limits can incur charges. Instructor should have students or parents sign release form. |