So your school recently purchased Remind Hub. Congratulations! Whether you’re brand new to Remind or a longtime user, getting started is easier than ever.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the following steps:
It’s a simple process, but we’ve put together how-tos, tips, and other resources for using Remind in your classroom—so let's dive right in.
P.S. In this guide, certain steps will depend on whether your school is rostering, or syncing Remind with your school information system. If so, no need to create an account and classes; just check your school email address for instructions!
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[Estimated time: 15 min]
Before you hop on Remind, we recommend watching our short video introduction to teacher accounts. (We promise it’s worth the eight minutes.)
If your school is rostering, check your school email for instructions on how to log in and claim your account.
Otherwise, create a new account—if you don't have one already—and link it to your school.
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If you’ve used Remind in the past and think you might have multiple accounts, make sure to merge them so everything lives in the same place.
Once you’ve logged in, you can personalize the information that's displayed to others.
Then, go to your account preferences to choose how you’d like to get message notifications.
And finally, don’t forget to set your office hours so students and parents know the best times to reach you.
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[Estimated time: 30 min]
Getting your classes up and running takes just a few minutes. If your school is rostering, keep an eye out for an email about claiming your classes.
Otherwise, here’s how to create a class from scratch:
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If you’re creating your own classes, make sure they’re linked to your school so you have access to the features that come with Remind Hub.
From your class settings, you can also update your class code to make it easier for parents and students to remember.
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[Estimated time: 5 min]
Now that you have your classes set up, you’re ready to send out your first message. When you’re composing messages, keep these guidelines in mind to make the biggest impact.
Need some inspiration for your welcome message? We’ve put together some message templates that you can customize for your class.
After you send a message, you can always check the delivery summary to see who’s received—and read—it.
[Estimated time: 1 hour to 1 week]
An important part of building a positive Remind culture is letting your class know what to expect, so take the time to think through what you want communication to look like for your classroom.
We’ve put together a few considerations to help you get started:
Depending on who’s in your class, here are a few tips and resources that might also be helpful to share.
If you’re communicating with parents:
Let them know how you plan to keep them in the loop, either in person or by sending materials home.
If you’re communicating with students who are 13 and older:
Make sure they’re getting your messages right on their phones—not as emails.
[Estimated time: 5 min]
When it comes to ideas for using Remind with your classes, the sky’s the limit.
Sending messages is the best way to discover all the features you can use, but if you’re strapped for time, we recommend starting with these three:
And try some of these teacher-tested tips for increasing engagement with Remind:
Want more ideas? Check out our resources, including tips and strategies from educators all over the country.
Questions on anything in this guide? Don’t hesitate to contact our Support team at support@remind.com for priority support.
Looking for more? Reach out to training@remind.com for more information.
