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Is it appropriate for parents to have our personal cell phone numbers? Is there a cut off time when talking to parents when we are off work?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Giving away your personal cell phone number is up to the discretion of the teacher. There are many other messaging apps available that can be implemented in the classroom, aside from using emails. ClassDojo is a common one, as well as Remind 101.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is appropriate and helpful. I would look to do other apps before giving away your phone number.
Rated On: October 14, 2019 7:49 pm
Rated By: Samantha Rey
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I have used Remind and it is extremely helpful. Giving out your number may not be the best idea.
Rated On: October 15, 2019 12:41 pm
Rated By: JyLaVe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a good solution because it lets the parents know you are available, but also gives the teacher a sense of privacy.
Rated On: October 15, 2019 4:46 pm
Rated By: uPuhuP
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Class Dojo is a great resource and if you aren't logged in you won't be notified like a regular text so it would let you set boundaries.
Rated On: October 16, 2019 5:51 pm
Rated By: ajeHus
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think your idea is great and yest there are many apps now a days. But i think a case by case should be considered especially if parents don have a cell phone or its disconnected. Maybe a email address in those cases where they can still reach you direct and minimize giving your personal number.
Rated On: October 17, 2019 5:34 pm
Rated By: tygaTa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 18, 2019 11:26 pm
Rated By: Amber Hyatt
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree. Depending on what materials you have available, finding an alternative to a phone number or e-mail should work perfectly.

It is worth noting that the parents may have a reason for asking for your phone number specifically. It could be a good reason, it could be a bad reason, but there's a reason. You should see if you can figure out what that reason is; that reason might give you another idea towards a solution.
Rated On: October 19, 2019 3:59 am
Rated By: Alec Muir
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Two great options here. Phone numbers might be given during the time of a field trip, but for large groups try using the apps. It allows for a simple notification way.
Rated On: October 19, 2019 9:12 pm
Rated By: Mary Claire Murphy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I do no believe using a personal phone is smart when conducting business for the school.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 1:40 am
Rated By: JyXamu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Being able to contact your childs teacher is a great idea and great way to keep in communication with your students.
Rated On: October 20, 2019 3:04 am
Rated By: aSuByL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Although I don't think a teacher should ever give out their number, the other apps used it a great idea!
Rated On: October 21, 2019 1:05 am
Rated By: aLaGuv
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 17, 2020 10:34 pm
Rated By: Michelle Cummings
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good idea about the apps and email.
Rated On: February 18, 2020 4:04 pm
Rated By: LeDyqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: good
Rated On: February 21, 2020 9:29 pm
Rated By: ejyqeq
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution. It also depends on administration.
Rated On: February 22, 2020 10:15 pm
Rated By: gagySy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: February 22, 2020 11:32 pm
Rated By: eVyDaL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Good idea.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 2:23 pm
Rated By: evyRub
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it is purely the teacher's preference. There are always other communication methods that would work best over the phone rather than using your personal number.
Rated On: February 23, 2020 5:47 pm
Rated By: Taylor G.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: not just dojo, but there are in fact several apps that are likely more appropriate and even more organized and extensive for a teacher and parents to interact. But yes, it is up to the discretion of the teacher
Rated On: February 23, 2020 8:27 pm
Rated By: Vanessa Tuliau
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that the approach would work well especially since there can be issues with parents over using a personal cell phone numbers. ClassDojo works great. I have seen it used in classrooms during my volunteering time.
Rated On: March 13, 2020 2:33 am
Rated By: vuByda
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great solution.
Rated On: October 5, 2020 2:35 pm
Rated By: yQebyb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution.
Rated On: October 8, 2020 9:12 pm
Rated By: DuBuJy
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution and if I were in this situation, I would do exactly this.
Rated On: October 15, 2020 12:25 am
Rated By: Yvette Dixon
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do this.
Rated On: October 17, 2020 3:25 pm
Rated By: Dyvuqa
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is what I would do in this situation. I am uncomfortable giving out my personal information, so using a phone app is a nice solution.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 7:49 pm
Rated By: Santana Loar
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: My brother's teacher used to use ClassDojo and it worked really well. If you feel as though you need to be in more contact with one specific parent then a phone number w=may work better.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 9:28 pm
Rated By: aqyZuR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I personally dont think I would give parents my number but rather a different type of messaging thing like suggested.
Rated On: October 18, 2020 10:15 pm
Rated By: ezesaL
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: My son's teachers have used the Class Dojo app and I really like that as a form of communication. I guess it just depends on the situation. My son's virtual classes this year have all of his teacher's email and cell phone numbers. I know things are different because of the pandemic, but I would not give my cell to parents unless a very specific reason.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 12:51 am
Rated By: beVuLu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Using other messaging apps is probably a more professional way to deal with that scenario.
Rated On: October 19, 2020 2:44 am
Rated By: eMuQah
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: With having an app rather than a personal cell phone number allows for the teacher to easily implement work hours and times that they are on the app instead of always having distractions on their phone from parents contacting them.
Rated On: March 8, 2021 3:25 am
Rated By: yDyVuB
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would do exactly this, messaging apps keep the wall of professionalism.
Rated On: October 30, 2021 4:11 pm
Rated By: anubeM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is the perfect solution. If a teacher is not sure what they should do or if they should share their personal phone number, it is better to be safe and use an app that students and their parents can communicate directly with the teacher.
Rated On: October 31, 2021 4:46 am
Rated By: uByXeh
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The alternative messaging apps are great to use. Remind is easy to use for students and parents.
Rated On: April 1, 2022 3:51 am
Rated By: eSysyv
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree. It is all personal preference. While I do not think that giving personal cell phone information out is good, I'm sure in some instances it would be effective. I think this crosses boundaries for me, personally.
Rated On: November 8, 2022 12:48 am
Rated By: etaWeW
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree that it is entirely up to the teacher as to if they give parents their personal cell numbers, and that class dojo is a great way to keep in contact to talk about issues after or in school while also keeping their privacy
Rated On: November 14, 2022 12:26 am
Rated By: muWyZy