National App Day!

December 11th is National App Day! In case you haven’t noticed, there is a day dedicated to celebrating just about anything you can think of. There are days to celebrate specific foods like Chocolate Pecan Pie Day on August 20th, days to celebrate people in your family like National Parents Day on July 23rd or specific professions like School Principals Day on May 1st, days dedicated to raising awareness for important causes like World Mental Health Day on October 10th, and even silly things like National Blame Someone Else Day on January 14th. Truly anything you can think of. But National App Day is one that we don’t want to miss!

What is National App Day?

This day is dedicated to encouraging smartphone users to explore all the possibilities that apps offer. Did you know the first app introduced in 1997, is considered to be the basic arcade game "Snake" that was included in the Nokia 6110? This game was viewed as a turning point in tech and entertainment history. 

As smartphone technology evolved, so did apps. They have changed the way people work, live, and even play. Just like there is a national day for just about anything, there's also an app for everything. Everyone remembers the "There's An App For That" campaign back in 2009!

Mobile apps provide organizations with the ability to be visible at all times and communicate, collaborate, and connect with their audiences in unique ways. Apps have become essential in keeping everyone connected and up to date, especially in education communities. A parent communication app keeps administrators, teachers, parents, and students connected and informed about important information at all times. Here are some of the many benefits of having a school app.

A parent communication app by SchoolInfo: 

• Saves administrators time 
• Makes information accessible to everyone by translating information into the user's preferred language  
• Keeps parents up to date on upcoming events and deadlines
• Provides timely alerts to everyone in urgent situations
  
• Provides a centralized and secure location for teachers and coaches to communicate one on one or in groups with students and parents 
• Offers many personalization options to enhance user experience and ensure users only receive the information they need
  

A school app is a necessary element in a school's digital communication plan. As technology continues to evolve and needs change, we promise to evolve with it to continue to provide schools with the tools that they need most. 

How to Observe National App Day

Last year we gave you a list of a few of our favorite educational apps for adults like Duolingo, Memrise, DailyArt & TED Talks. This year we encourage you to celebrate your school's app!

• Promote your school's app on social media and in emails
• Tag us on social media so we can celebrate with you
• Encourage the members of your community who haven't downloaded your app to start using it
• Tell us what features you love about your app and what you use it for most
• Join the conversation online using #NationalAppDay

Don't have an app yet? Meet with someone on our team today to learn more about how an app can improve and simplify your school's communication!