Quick Overview Table

Feature	Details
Course Name	Enhancing Communication with Remind
Platform	Coursera
Instructor	Rachel Lindsay
Course Type	Guided Project
Level	Beginner
Duration	1 Hour
Mode	Self-paced, Desktop Only
Certificate	Yes, Shareable
Skills Covered	Communication, Education Tools, Collaborative Software
Price	Included in Coursera Plus / Free Trial Available

Introduction

Effective communication is at the heart of every successful classroom, school community, and educational system. With growing digital tools, teachers now have simpler ways to connect with parents, students, and school staff. One such tool is Remind, a communication platform designed especially for education.

Coursera offers a short Guided Project titled “Enhancing Communication with Remind”, created by instructor Rachel Lindsay. This project helps educators, trainers, and coordinators learn how to set up and use Remind for structured, professional, and efficient communication. Since it requires no prior experience and takes only one hour to complete, it is ideal for beginners.

About the Course

This Guided Project trains learners to use Remind for classroom communication, announcements, and virtual support. Unlike traditional long courses, this project focuses only on hands-on practice. The platform provides a split-screen interface where learners watch instructions on one side and practice directly on the other.

The project ensures that learners complete real tasks, such as creating a class, adding students or parents, and sending messages. By the end of the project, the learner is fully equipped to use Remind independently.

The course is included with Coursera Plus, and learners can access it through a seven-day free trial.

What You Will Learn

The course is structured around practical steps. Learners will be able to:

1. Create and Set Up a Remind Account

You will learn how to create an account using your email and set up your dashboard. This includes organizing your profile, understanding settings, and exploring the interface.

2. Create a Class on Remind

You will learn how to set up a new class by adding class details and adjusting communication preferences.

3. Add Students, Parents, and Teachers

A major benefit of Remind is that it supports multiple groups. You will learn to invite parents, teachers, and students through join codes or direct invitations.

4. Use Messages to Communicate

The course teaches how to send class-wide announcements, private messages, group updates, reminders, and documents.

5. Use Remind for Virtual Learning and Coaching

Remind is useful not only for classroom updates but also for virtual coaching and online learning. The project shows how to manage communication when teaching remotely.

Skills You Will Gain

Learners gain multiple job-ready skills:

• Communication strategies
• Using collaborative software
• Setting up user accounts
• Managing education technology tools
• Handling parent-teacher communication
• Using digital platforms for class coordination

These skills are valuable for teachers, trainers, educators, and school communication officers.

Voice Process

Course Format and Learning Style

Coursera’s Guided Project model ensures that learning is practical. The steps include:

Step-by-Step Video Guidance

The instructor explains the process clearly through pre-recorded videos.

Hands-On Tasks

Your workspace opens directly in the browser, so no software download is needed.

Practice-Oriented Approach

Every step you follow is applied immediately, making learning simple and effective.

Desktop-Only Experience

To complete this project, learners must use a desktop or laptop with a stable internet connection, as mobile devices are not supported for this project.

Who Should Take This Course

This project is especially useful for:

• School teachers
• Tuition instructors
• Coaches and mentors
• School administrative staff
• Education students
• Training professionals
• Anyone who wants to improve digital communication skills

Since the course requires no prior experience, anyone can join and learn.

Why Remind Is Useful for Educators

Remind offers a streamlined and organized communication system. Benefits include:

• Easy connection with parents, teachers, and students
• Instant updates and announcements
• Two-way communication
• Support for virtual classrooms
• Easy attachment of homework, notes, and alerts
• Organized communication logs

These features help reduce misunderstandings and increase classroom engagement.

Learner Feedback

The course has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from over 4,000 learners. Reviews mention that the course is easy, helpful, and suitable for beginners. Many learners found it useful for improving classroom communication.

Conclusion

The Guided Project “Enhancing Communication with Remind” on Coursera is a helpful, short, and practical learning experience for anyone involved in education. In just one hour, learners gain the confidence and skills to communicate effectively using Remind. The project makes it easy to understand classroom communication, parent engagement, and digital coordination. With hands-on guidance, no software downloads, and a beginner-friendly teaching style, this project is a great choice for teachers and educators who want to use modern tools to improve their communication methods. By the end of the course, learners are fully prepared to use Remind in real classroom situations and enhance their teaching workflow.