![]() It opens you up to the charge that you are engaging in private conversations with students. Worse, if you work with older students, it is inappropriate to share that number. Have you ever had to deal with parents or guardians who couldn’t maintain a professional distance? I know I did and I was always grateful that they didn’t have my number. ![]() But her school district administrators want her to contact parents. In fact, I rely on the Should I Answer app on my phone to intercept robocallers.Ī close teacher friend keeps her students’ parents updated all the time via Seesaw but COVID-19 caught her and others off-guard during spring break. And, if spammers get hold of it, I add them to my blocked list. I’m comfortable sharing it with you because it’s not my smartphone number. That price in the United States is $0.00 per the Google Voice calling rates. This will vary from district to district, so be sure to get clarification. Some school districts are offering to provide reimbursement for phone calls since teachers have to call parents. Since it features a billing history, you can keep a record and share that with your supervisor for reimbursement. *Note: If you decide to use Google Voice, you may have to add credit to it. Only you need know that it’s not your “real” phone number. It’s also nice to be able to share your Google Voice number with strangers. It’s a boon to teachers who may need to speak to parents during the COVID-19 challenge. You can make phone calls via the Voice app on your phone or through your web browser. Google Voice is a free* to start service available to you if you have a personal Gmail account. Use Google Voice for contacts with colleagues, parents, and others from whom you would like to safeguard your personal phone number. For example, that may be Seesaw, Google Classroom, MS Teams, or another learning management system. ![]() You should adhere to your school district’s or organization’s approved communications tool. Note: Educators should avoid using Google Voice to contact students. Get another phone number at no extra cost with Google Voice. After all, what if you are at home relaxing with family and you get a phone call to your smartphone? It will feel like a personal moment, but you have to be ready to put on your professional hat. ![]()
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