Product Overview of ClassTag
ClassTag is a comprehensive communication platform designed to bridge the gap between teachers, parents, and students, ensuring everyone stays informed and engaged. Although ClassTag is transitioning to SchoolStatus Connect, its core features and functionalities remain highly relevant.
What ClassTag Does
ClassTag is a dynamic tool that simplifies school-home interactions by providing a robust set of features that facilitate communication, event management, and student engagement. It is particularly focused on enhancing family-teacher communication, which is crucial for student success and reducing the achievement gap.
Key Features and Functionality
1. Parent-Teacher Communication
- ClassTag allows teachers to send messages to individual parents or to a class list. Messages can be received via email, SMS, or through the mobile app and web portal, ensuring that families can choose their preferred method of communication.
2. Multilingual Support
- The platform offers automatic translation into over 130 languages, helping to overcome language barriers and ensure that all families can participate in their child’s education.
3. Event Scheduling and Management
- Teachers can coordinate events, schedule conferences, and manage volunteer sign-ups. ClassTag integrates with Google Calendar and Google Meet, making it easy to schedule and conduct remote or in-person events.
4. Classroom Announcements and Updates
- Teachers can send classroom-wide announcements, share photos and videos, and attach files from Google Drive or their computer. This feature helps keep families updated on classroom activities and important events.
5. Volunteer Coordination
- Families can easily sign up to volunteer for field trips and events directly through the classroom portal, streamlining the volunteer coordination process.
6. Attendance and Behavior Tracking
- ClassTag includes tools for tracking attendance and student behavior, providing teachers with valuable insights into student performance and engagement.
7. Student Portfolios and Homework Assignments
- Teachers can manage student portfolios and assign homework, keeping track of student progress and assignments in a centralized manner.
8. Analytics and Reporting
- The platform offers analytics and reporting tools that help teachers understand who is receiving and reading messages, ensuring that all families are engaged. It also provides insights into student performance and communication effectiveness.
9. Integration with Other Tools
- ClassTag seamlessly integrates with Google Classroom, allowing teachers to import their student roster and share Google Drive files, YouTube videos, and other resources directly with families.
10. Secure Messaging and Record Keeping
- All communications, including calls and texts, are logged and recorded, providing a clear record of past communications. This feature is particularly useful for record keeping and ensuring that messages are not missed.
Additional Benefits
- Free to Use: ClassTag is free for teachers, making it an accessible solution for schools with limited budgets.
- Customizable Templates: Teachers can use customizable templates to tailor their communications and announcements to their specific needs.
- Family Engagement Reporting: The platform provides reports on family engagement, helping teachers identify families that need additional support.
Overall, ClassTag is a powerful tool that enhances communication between schools and families, fostering a more connected and engaged community. Its transition to SchoolStatus Connect will continue to build on these features, offering even more advanced functionalities for streamlined communication and student engagement.