Show HN: ClassPager lets teachers send reminders and run live Q&A over SMS.

#1

Post by mahipal » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:16 PM UTC

Show HN: ClassPager lets teachers send reminders and run live Q&A over SMS.
classpager.com

Re: Show HN: ClassPager lets teachers send reminders and run live Q&A over SMS.

#2

Post by reason » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:27 PM UTC

This is really neat. A few of my relatives are high school teachers that I'm sure will love this. I'll forward it to tem.

Also, great name. I've seen others in this space with names that aren't quite as clear as yours, which is important for the demographics you're targeting – teachers and parents.

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#3

Post by biggitybones » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:37 PM UTC

First - the site: I love the simplicity. The concept is clear immediately.

Second - the service itself: it's a great angle. Kids love SMS messages and this embraces the use of technology/cell phones in a positive way. It creates a more personal connection between teachers and kids without breaching privacy. We had something similar, though far more basic, when we were working on an LMS and that was a highlight we often overlooked but got the most vibrant response.

Great work so far!

Re: Show HN: ClassPager lets teachers send reminders and run live Q&A over SMS.

#4

Post by DavidTO1 » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:37 PM UTC

Do you have any traction yet?

My friend does the same thing http://www.tophatmonocle.com/

Re: Show HN: ClassPager lets teachers send reminders and run live Q&A over SMS.

#5

Post by mahipal » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:40 PM UTC

reason wrote: post #2

This is really neat. A few of my relatives are high school teachers that I'm sure will love this. I'll forward it to tem. Also, great name. I've seen others in this space with names that aren't quite as clear as yours, which is important for the demographics you're targeting – teachers and parents.

Thank you!

I really appreciate you forwarding it to them. If they have any questions at all, or just need a walkthrough, they're welcome to email me: m [at] classpager.com.

Re: Show HN: ClassPager lets teachers send reminders and run live Q&A over SMS.

#6

Post by mahipal » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:44 PM UTC

DavidTO1 wrote: post #4

Do you have any traction yet? My friend does the same thing http://www.tophatmonocle.com/

Yes, we have classrooms using the service.

I'd love to talk to them, if you think they'd be interested in a conversation. We're headed in a bit of a different direction (message analytics and eventually generating questions), though I agree it looks pretty similar right now.

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#7

Post by ThomPete » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:52 PM UTC

This is exactly how you sell this kind of services. No fancy web design, no over complex messagin, no geek speak. Just straight to the point communication. (I say this as a designer)

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#8

Post by u48998 » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 8:54 PM UTC

Very nice idea.

What about security, privacy etc? Who else sees the messages going back and forth and who retains the archive?

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#9

Post by timjahn » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 9:07 PM UTC

I like the clear, easy to understand site. Sounds like a useful product.

Are you marketing this to teachers or the schools?

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#10

Post by 2mur » Thu, Nov 10, 2011, 9:08 PM UTC

Nice site. Since I'm currently viewing this on IE7 (shoot me now), I can see that you have an error in you conditional IE comment so I can see it at the top of the page:

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