Abstract

In this article, the author reports an action research project she conducted on the influence of technology on parent involvement and communication with their child's school. The author collected data using parent surveys, student interviews, e-mails, and checklists and observations. An analysis of the data collected revealed parents' appreciation and student excitement regarding the web site and e-mail program. The results suggest that electronic communication improves students' interest in their coursework and provides their parents with more knowledge about daily class activities. The author found that parents felt more involved in their student's school activities and more connected to the teacher. Students increasingly felt that it was important that they turned in their work and homework--they all wanted to have positive notes about their week sent home.

Citation

Tobolka, D. (2006). Connecting Teachers and Parents through the Internet. Tech Directions, 66(5), 24-26. Retrieved August 12, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/66190/.

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Keywords

• action research
• Check Lists
• computer mediated communication
• Electronic Mail
• internet
• Interviews
• Observation
• Parent Attitudes
• Parent Participation
• Parent School Relationship
• Parent Teacher Cooperation
• student attitudes
• student motivation
• Web Sites