School Mobile App Planning Guide

A practical guide for school communicators

Explore the chapters:

Introduction

You know you want one. You definitely need one. But before you select a mobile app for your school – just because you think you need one – take heed.
Virtually all your parents, staff and students have phones and other mobile devices, and you are missing golden opportunities to engage them with an app.

Developing your mobile app, integrating it into your school’s systems, and getting people to use it can be challenging. That’s why we’ve assembled this School Mobile App Guide. In it, you’ll find how to wisely begin your quest of selecting a mobile app provider.

Chapter 1

Defining school mobile app requirements

It begins with a plan that takes into account ease of operation, integration with other data platforms, and just the right amount of features that will help you boost parent engagement. Learn how to set the right requirements

Chapter 2

Selecting school mobile app features

Choose the core features that make a school mobile app successful. Parent communication preferences are determining how schools can improve engagement. Learn what to include in your school mobile app

Chapter 3

Designing your school mobile app

See how school mobile app design beauty is much more than skin deep. Don't be fooled by the wrapping. Learn some key design considerations when planning your school mobile app.

Chapter 4

Examining school mobile app life-cycle cost

Whether you choose a provider that bundles a mobile app with other solutions or you go with one that’s offered as a standalone, determining the true cost of creating a mobile app for your school can be tricky.