So I just learned of an app called "celly" and it allows you to do a group message without sharing your cell phone number. So for teaching HS that is a plus. The app allows the curator to set up all approved messages, or allows free messsages, there is picture capablity as well as taking poll for voting. I have you used the Remind App for several years and while this one will not replace Remind, it does allow a feature that my students can ask questions and I can respond to them. I will use this app to comminicate with my students in sharing information, about deadlines and assginments. I have also used this app for the National Honor Society that I sponsor for our school. It can keep everyone informed and all members of the "cell" can see what the group is saying.
I think that we will enjoy this app and the ability to get information out to a large crowd of people. I think this has many advantages to the classroom but also for informing large groups of individuals about important information. Just a few I can think of would be for Wedding Parties, Events and Special Occasions, Sick Relative updates, or just a group message for family members. I have not yet found anything that I do not like about the app but as I use it, I will update my opinion on this App. I asked several of my HS math students if they liked it and they overwhelming said yes!
and the BEST PART - IT IS FREE!
