There are many ways districts get out their information to students and employees using TV and radio media, social media, and all-call phone systems.
These methods beat the call chain and waiting an hour on Smiling Bob to read your school on the list. Thing is, most recently I actually was more successful with watching the TV, scanning 194 closings/delays than actually receiving the all-call 30 minutes later. I would have been cleaning my car off by the time I got the call. With all the outlets school districts contact to get the word out it's no fault of the district but...what is the best method for getting your closing and delay news?
My tech tip this week is Text Alerts. Here is the best part. Several news outlets will text you if your district contacts them. You just have to register your cell to receive the texts, and the district doesn't have to do anything extra.
This free service is available in the Ohio Miami Valley on WDTN. Simply visit the text alerts page, find your school or business...sign up for more than one even,then get texts to your cell when that district/business calls.
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!
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