How to chat with parents?

Chat with Parents:

Chat in Oodlins allows school to instantly reach parents for any emergency. Parents are also able to use chat to contact the school on any enquiries. To
start a chat with parents, school will need to add parent contact and details in student profile to proceed with the following steps:

1. From admin console section click Chat.
2. From the top click + New Chat.
3. Select Student Name.
4. Start Chat.

Note: Student’s name which parents that have registered on the Oodlins Parents app will only be visible

To create a group chat with parents and teachers?

Group Chat:

Chat in Oodlins allows school to instantly reach parents for any emergency. Parents are also able to use chat to contact the school on any enquiries. To
start a chat with parents, school will need to add parent contact and details in student profile to proceed with the following steps:

1. From admin console section click Chat.
2. From the top click + New Group.
3. Enter the Group Name and from the bottom left click on the add member icon.
4. Add teachers and students in the group
5. Click Create button to create group.

Note: Student’s name which parents that have registered on the Oodlins Parents app will only be visible

How to include Teachers into Chat?

Include Teachers into Response list:

To select teachers to be involved in the chat module, in the case when the teacher would like to chat with specific school teacher or authority (i.e.
principal, accounts personnel) :

1. From admin console section click Class.
2. From the top right, click  and then Response List
3. Select teachers that are allowed to direct message with the parents.