Remind and ParentSquare Terminology
For Remind customers interested in transitioning to ParentSquare.
Many features are similar between the two platforms but use different names.
Use this chart to compare. Click on the links to watch videos about some of these features.
MESSAGES |
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| Announcement | Post |
| Private Chat | Direct Message |
| Attachments | Attach Photos or Files |
| Voice Clip - available for all messages | Voice Clip [at the 6:00 mark] - available for Direct Messages only |
| Integrations (third-party apps) | Post Add-ons (built-in features) |
| Message Summary | Post Delivery Statistics |
| Reactions - available for all messages | Reactions - available for Direct Messages, Appreciations are available for Posts |
CLASSES |
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| Classes |
Classes (rostered or added by admin) Groups (manually created by users) |
| Visibility on / off | Public / Private (see Groups video) |
| Require approval to join on / off | Require approval to join on / off - groups only (see Groups video) |
| Participant messaging on / role-based / off |
Allow group members to post on / off (see Groups video) |
| Class Owners | Class Owners and Group Managers |
| Archive | Groups Management |
DASHBOARD |
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| All users | Basic Navigation Overview - Teachers |
| Admin users | Using the Admin Dashboard |
SETTINGS |
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| Preferred Language |
Manage your Account Settings
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| Profile | |
| Notification Preferences | |
| Office Hours | |
FEATURES |
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| Voice Calls | Virtual Phone |
| Message Builder (message by grade level) | Data Assistant / Grades |
| Social Media Cross-Posting | Share this Post |
| Surveys |
Forms / Permissions and Polls |
| Templates | Post Templates |
| Urgent Message | Smart Alert and Urgent Alert |
| Advanced Messaging | Auto Notices |