How To: Send Effective Messages with SchoolMessenger

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This resource includes several suggestions regarding SchoolMessenger messaging. Refer to these best practices when using SchoolMessenger to ensure your messages are as effective as possible.

• Script messages before recording for a smooth and professional delivery. Doing so ensures a professional, quality message that flows predictably.
• Initiate communication positively, introducing recipients to the messaging system. Send this initial message in advance of any other messages, such as those regarding student absences.
• Balance professionalism with the opportunity to engage recipients emotionally. Parents want to hear from warm, engaged educators!
• Repeat crucial information like dates and times to ensure recipients retain it. Doing so gives recipients the opportunity to record relevant details without having to listen to the message multiple times.
• Begin messages by clearly identifying yourself and the purpose of the communication. As much as possible, rely on a standard, straightforward introduction for all messages.
• Adjust speaking volume for optimal recording quality through practice. How you hold your microphone and where it is positioned relative to your face will impact the quality of your recording.
• Encourage feedback from recipients to improve clarity and meet their information needs. Doing so allows you to improve the quality of future communications.

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This resource includes several suggestions regarding SchoolMessenger messaging. Refer to these best practices when using SchoolMessenger to ensure your messages are as effective as possible.

• Script messages before recording for a smooth and professional delivery. Doing so ensures a professional, quality message that flows predictably.
• Initiate communication positively, introducing recipients to the messaging system. Send this initial message in advance of any other messages, such as those regarding student absences.
• Balance professionalism with the opportunity to engage recipients emotionally. Parents want to hear from warm, engaged educators!
• Repeat crucial information like dates and times to ensure recipients retain it. Doing so gives recipients the opportunity to record relevant details without having to listen to the message multiple times.
• Begin messages by clearly identifying yourself and the purpose of the communication. As much as possible, rely on a standard, straightforward introduction for all messages.
• Adjust speaking volume for optimal recording quality through practice. How you hold your microphone and where it is positioned relative to your face will impact the quality of your recording.
• Encourage feedback from recipients to improve clarity and meet their information needs. Doing so allows you to improve the quality of future communications.

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This resource includes several suggestions regarding SchoolMessenger messaging. Refer to these best practices when using SchoolMessenger to ensure your messages are as effective as possible.

• Script messages before recording for a smooth and professional delivery. Doing so ensures a professional, quality message that flows predictably.
• Initiate communication positively, introducing recipients to the messaging system. Send this initial message in advance of any other messages, such as those regarding student absences.
• Balance professionalism with the opportunity to engage recipients emotionally. Parents want to hear from warm, engaged educators!
• Repeat crucial information like dates and times to ensure recipients retain it. Doing so gives recipients the opportunity to record relevant details without having to listen to the message multiple times.
• Begin messages by clearly identifying yourself and the purpose of the communication. As much as possible, rely on a standard, straightforward introduction for all messages.
• Adjust speaking volume for optimal recording quality through practice. How you hold your microphone and where it is positioned relative to your face will impact the quality of your recording.
• Encourage feedback from recipients to improve clarity and meet their information needs. Doing so allows you to improve the quality of future communications.

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