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Teacher Dashboard

The Teacher Dashboard is your central hub for managing classes, communicating with parents, and tracking student progress. Access it by logging in with your teacher account.

My Classes

View and manage your assigned classes

Messages

Communicate with parents and students

Announcements

Send updates and important information

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Teacher Navigation

TalaTalk provides a bottom tab navigation system with the following sections:
  • Dashboard overview with key metrics
  • Recent activity and notifications
  • Quick access to important features
  • Class summary and statistics
  • View all assigned classes
  • Create new classrooms
  • View Classroom Students
  • Create and send announcements
  • Schedule announcements for later
  • View announcement history and engagement
  • Manage announcement templates
  • Direct messaging with parents
  • File attachments and media sharing
  • View and manage events
  • Schedule parent-teacher conferences
  • Manage personal information
  • Update notification preferences
  • Access settings and help

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Key Teacher Features

Student Management

View student information and parent associations

Real-time Messaging

Direct communication with parents and students with instant notifications

Announcements

Broadcast important updates and information to parents and students

Calendar Events

Schedule events, conferences, and important dates with automatic notifications

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Getting Started as a Teacher

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Complete Profile Setup

Ensure your profile is complete with:
  • Full name and contact information
  • Teaching subjects and specializations
  • Profile photo (optional but recommended)
  • Notification preferences
  • Submit your data to schoola ssigned System Admin
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Start Communicating

Begin using TalaTalk features:
  • Send your first announcement
  • Start messaging with parents
  • Set up calendar events and reminders
  • Explore additional features and tools

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Daily Workflow

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Morning Routine

Check dashboard for overnight messages and notifications
Review calendar for today’s events and reminders
Send morning announcements if needed
Respond to urgent parent messages
Update classroom status and attendance

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During Class

Use messaging for quick parent updates
Share photos or videos of classroom activities
Send reminders about homework or projects
Update class calendar with important dates
Document student progress and observations

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End of Day

Send end-of-day summary or announcements
Update student records and notes
Plan tomorrow’s communications
Review and respond to any new messages
Update classroom calendar for upcoming events

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Weekly Tasks

Review classroom engagement and parent communication
Update student information and progress notes
Plan and schedule upcoming announcements
Review and organize classroom calendar events
Check classroom analytics and usage reports

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Monthly Tasks

Conduct comprehensive classroom review and cleanup
Update student progress and achievement records
Review and optimize communication strategies
Plan for upcoming academic periods and transitions
Backup important classroom data and communications
Review classroom policies and procedures

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Best Practices for Teachers

  • Respond to parent messages within 24 hours
  • Use clear, professional language in all communications
  • Be specific and actionable in announcements
  • Use appropriate tone for different types of messages
  • Encourage positive parent engagement
  • Keep classroom information up-to-date and accurate
  • Use descriptive names for classes and events
  • Regularly update student information and progress
  • Maintain organized classroom structure and hierarchy
  • Archive completed classes and inactive students
  • Proactively share positive news and achievements
  • Provide regular updates on classroom activities
  • Encourage parent participation in classroom events
  • Use multimedia content to enhance communication
  • Create opportunities for parent feedback and input
  • Protect student privacy and confidential information
  • Use appropriate language and content in communications
  • Follow school policies and guidelines
  • Maintain professional boundaries in all interactions
  • Report any security concerns or inappropriate content

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Teacher Permissions

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FeatureAccess LevelDescription
Create ClassroomsFullCreate and manage multiple classrooms
Manage StudentsFullAdd, edit, and organize student information
Send MessagesFullDirect messaging with parents and students
Post AnnouncementsFullCreate and send announcements to classes
Calendar ManagementFullCreate and manage classroom events
QR Code GenerationFullGenerate codes for classroom joining
View AnalyticsLimitedAccess classroom-specific reports
Export DataLimitedExport classroom and student data
System SettingsNoneNo access to system-wide settings
User ManagementNoneCannot create or manage other users

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Mobile vs Web Experience

  • Push notifications for instant updates
  • Camera access for QR code scanning and photos
  • Offline message composition
  • Location-based features
  • Native device integration
  • Larger screen for better visibility
  • Keyboard shortcuts for efficiency
  • Better file management and organization
  • Multiple window support
  • Enhanced typing and editing capabilities
  • Real-time synchronization between devices
  • Consistent experience across platforms
  • Seamless switching between mobile and web
  • Unified notification system
  • Shared data and settings

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Getting Help and Support

Video Tutorials

Watch step-by-step guides for teachers

Teacher Community

Connect with other teachers using TalaTalk

Contact Support

Get help from our teacher support team

Feature Requests

Suggest new features and improvements

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Quick Start Checklist

Complete teacher profile setup
Create first classroom with descriptive name
Generate classroom code and QR code
Add students and link to parent accounts
Send first announcement to welcome parents
Set up calendar events for important dates
Configure notification preferences
Test messaging with a parent or colleague
Explore additional features and tools
Need help getting started? Check out our Quick Start Guide or contact teacher support at teacher-lr.jabejo@mmdc.mcl.edu.ph

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What’s Next?

Classroom Management

Learn how to create and manage your classrooms

Student Management

Add and organize student information

Messaging Guide

Master communication with parents and students

Announcements

Create effective announcements and updates
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