MMM - Chapter 15 Synthesis

Abstract:
Chapter fifteen of focused on how to get parents involved with their students education. The chapter offered a variety of ways to get parents involved both on the internet and through tangible and personal methods. The book made it clear that not every parent is going to have access to the internet so it is important to keep them updated through different methods. Wormelli mentioned websites such as blackboard where the teacher, student, and parent can all access it in order to stay updated. The benefit of this would be for parents to be able to see what their child is working on and what they have due and they can make sure the student gets it done. Apparently this has been effective, where more students are getting their homework done. Home visits, newsletters, and index inquires were some forms of tangible and personal ways to keep in touch. If a teacher uses a variety of methods such as a website like blackboard and newsletters then a parent can choose to be involved with their child's education and these methods will encourage parents to do so.

Synthesis:
Everyone seemed to really like this chapter and thought the information provided was useful. Also everyone seemed very willing to try a variety of these different approaches.
Personal experiences were shared about the various software and websites used for all to view, and they were found to be both good and bad. It is a good way to get parents involved, but problems can arise when grades are missing. Some people did have their favorites and some leaned towards the more tangible approaches. Everyone agreed with the bottom line that teachers need to find ways to connect parents with their children. Home visits were an iffy subject, which I can see why, but it can be a good way for parents and students to see the teacher as an actual person they can talk to. Reaching out to parents is a good way to get to know the student better.