Students learn best when their parents are involved in their school life. Among the many researchers in this field, one of the leading experts is Sam Redding of the International Academy of Education (UNESCO).

According to a study conducted by Sam, children become more disciplined in their studies when they understand that what they experience at school is important to their parents. 

For many people, there is still a lack of clarity regarding the roles of the family and the institution. Similarly, schooling is often confused with education. Constant coordination between school and family helps in understanding each party’s responsibilities.  

In other words, the need for a partnership between parents and schools is not new; it has always existed. However, according to Professor Amos Rolider, parents in Israel now spend an average of 14 minutes a day with their children—an alarming decline compared to 20 years ago, when they spent two hours a day with them. 

While those in charge spend less time on it, schools have far more resources to bring them closer.

Given this, the new ways educational institutions can use technology align directly with changes in societal behavior. Brazil is one of the five countries in the world where people spend the most time using smartphones. On average, each Brazilian spends more than four hours a day looking at their phone screen. 

The rise in smartphone use has had an impact on every sector. People today prefer to communicate via WhatsApp rather than make phone calls. They find it more convenient and comfortable to request a ride with just a few clicks than, for example, to wait for an empty taxi to pass by. 

Learn about the key tools for the transition from traditional to digital here. 

Just as has been the case in many other contexts, technology can also simplify the experiences that parents and guardians have with the school, thereby bringing significant benefits to education. 

If used properly, it can serve as a way for educators and families to exchange valuable information about students' development. 

As a result, parents can understand where students need the most support, as well as keep track of their daily routines. For example, families love receiving photos and videos of students’ daily lives! However, changes like this must first be turned into innovation projects before they can be implemented. To that end, we’ve created special resources to help schools bring their innovative plans to life. You can download them here. 

In this way, school staff can encourage greater interaction among the entire school community in order to gather more information for decision-making.

In addition to helping bring parents and the school closer together, technology enables better experiences. Parents and guardians prefer to handle matters with the school with just a few clicks, rather than having to call or visit the school office in person. 

For example, it’s more convenient to sign a contract electronically, pay fees and tuition through the app, or access all of the school’s content on your smartphone screen. 

Technology transforms education when it helps parents and educators work together to find the best approaches.  

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