How do you get busy parents and students to check your blog? Here are some ideas to consider:
- Post important information on your blog so it is worth reading. If you like to write a longer narrative, that's fine, but do make sure the important information jumps off of the page for those who only have time to skim. Skimming is a survival skill for busy parents in the 21st century.
- Enlist the help of your students. Give them something fun to find on the blog, or provide a small reward every once in a while for checking and ask them to show the blog to their parents. View Question of the Week in the sidebar of this blog.
- Use a form to have them check in, then give them a special privilege or positive comment. (Something small, but fun!)
- Use jokes, riddles, interesting facts, or anything that might get them checking.
- Send a quick blog update message to parents, so they know when to check.
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