Using Talking Points
Module 3: Sending Messages and Announcements
Start
Objectives
At the end of this module you will be able to:
- Draft Messages in Talking Points
- Draft Announcements in Talking Points
- Personalize Messages and Announcements
- Save Messages for Future Use
- Send or Schedule Messages
Check In
If you'd like to review before this check in, click here.
Before we get started, check your knowledge from the previous module.
Which message type is most appropriate for this scenario?
How to Send Announcements
This video will walk you through the process of creating an announcement.
Module 3
How to Send Direct Messages
Use these links to explore resources for sending personalizing announcements and messages.
This video will walk you through the process of creating direct and mass messages.
More Information and Evaluation
Find additional information and test your knowledge.
Drafting and Scheduling Announcments
Drafting and Scheduling Messages
Click the icons to learn more:
Click me first!
Module 3: Sending Messages and Announcements
Merge Fields
You can use merge fields to customize a message so that a student's first name appears in the message. You can also add a parent's name or your name. Currently there are no merge fields for pronouns so consider using they/them pronouns or creating a message free of pronouns.
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Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
You have completed this module.
Thank you for your participation!
Message Types in Talking Points
Personalized Mass Messages have an individualized aspect such as the greeting, but the majority of the content of the message is the same no matter the recipient.
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Message Types in Talking Points
Individual Messages are sent to one person and have personalized information. You can use this to share positive moments to a guardian.
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Message Types in Talking Points
Announcements are used to send to a large group of people, and the message is the same for each recipient.
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You Only Have 600 Characters
- Keep your message short and to the point
- Highlight dates or relevant information
- Don't share confidential information
Templates
Pre-generated templates are available to you from TalkingPoints. You can also create your own templates by writing messages and clicking save. You can share templates with colleagues at your school.
A great presentation...
- It is clear and structured
- Tells stories hierarchically.
- Matches your audience.
- Adapts fonts and color to the theme.
- Includes images and entertains.
- Represents data with graphics.
- Uses timelines.
- Is animated and interactive.
- Excites the brain, through multimedia elements.
- DOES NOT overdo it with bullet points 🙃.
Did youknow that...
When you click send, there is no way to unsend or delete the message. Be very careful about pressing send, even if you are scheduling the message for later.
Did youknow that...
The pregenerated templates use these merge fields as well. You may wish to save your messages as a template with the merge fields included so that you don't have to rewrite them.
Write Your Message
Use this space to draft your message. When drafting your message, remember to use neutral or positive language.
Schedule Your Message
You can schedule your message to be sent at a future date and time and you can set it to repeat weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
Select Recipients
- Allows you to choose which individual student's parents you would like to recieve that message.
- You can search for students by name or you can select all.
Make SURE that you are ready to hit SEND:
- Parents will recieve this as a text message
- You cannot unsend or delete these messages
- These texts go to parents only, not students.
Add Items
Use these icons to add content to your messages. Files, Images, Links to Google Drives, and Polls are all available options.
A great presentation...
- It is clear and structured
- Tells stories hierarchically.
- Matches your audience.
- Adapts fonts and color to the theme.
- Includes images and entertains.
- Represents data with graphics.
- Uses timelines.
- Is animated and interactive.
- Excites the brain, through multimedia elements.
- DOES NOT overdo it with bullet points 🙃.
A great presentation...
- It is clear and structured
- Tells stories hierarchically.
- Matches your audience.
- Adapts fonts and color to the theme.
- Includes images and entertains.
- Represents data with graphics.
- Uses timelines.
- Is animated and interactive.
- Excites the brain, through multimedia elements.
- DOES NOT overdo it with bullet points 🙃.
Talking Points: Module Three
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Using Talking Points
Module 3: Sending Messages and Announcements
Start
Objectives
At the end of this module you will be able to:
Check In
If you'd like to review before this check in, click here.
Before we get started, check your knowledge from the previous module.
Which message type is most appropriate for this scenario?
How to Send Announcements
This video will walk you through the process of creating an announcement.
Module 3
How to Send Direct Messages
Use these links to explore resources for sending personalizing announcements and messages.
This video will walk you through the process of creating direct and mass messages.
More Information and Evaluation
Find additional information and test your knowledge.
Drafting and Scheduling Announcments
Drafting and Scheduling Messages
Click the icons to learn more:
Click me first!
Module 3: Sending Messages and Announcements
Merge Fields
You can use merge fields to customize a message so that a student's first name appears in the message. You can also add a parent's name or your name. Currently there are no merge fields for pronouns so consider using they/them pronouns or creating a message free of pronouns.
+Info
Assessment
Assessment
Assessment
You have completed this module.
Thank you for your participation!
Message Types in Talking Points
Personalized Mass Messages have an individualized aspect such as the greeting, but the majority of the content of the message is the same no matter the recipient.
+Info
Message Types in Talking Points
Individual Messages are sent to one person and have personalized information. You can use this to share positive moments to a guardian.
+Info
Message Types in Talking Points
Announcements are used to send to a large group of people, and the message is the same for each recipient.
+Info
You Only Have 600 Characters
Templates
Pre-generated templates are available to you from TalkingPoints. You can also create your own templates by writing messages and clicking save. You can share templates with colleagues at your school.
A great presentation...
Did youknow that...
When you click send, there is no way to unsend or delete the message. Be very careful about pressing send, even if you are scheduling the message for later.
Did youknow that...
The pregenerated templates use these merge fields as well. You may wish to save your messages as a template with the merge fields included so that you don't have to rewrite them.
Write Your Message
Use this space to draft your message. When drafting your message, remember to use neutral or positive language.
Schedule Your Message
You can schedule your message to be sent at a future date and time and you can set it to repeat weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
Select Recipients
Make SURE that you are ready to hit SEND:
Add Items
Use these icons to add content to your messages. Files, Images, Links to Google Drives, and Polls are all available options.
A great presentation...
A great presentation...