Mobile Dragon Smartphone App Connects Teachers,Students andbrParents
By Linden Wilson, Assistant Editor
As the 2013-2014 school year kicks off this week, DragonbrNation will see a host of new (and appreciated) implements, from the presencebrof multiple SROs on each campus for increased safety to a reduced amount ofbrstandardized testing days. Parentsbrand students alike will also undoubtedly appreciate Mobile Dragon — Carroll IndependentbrSchool District’s first-ever free smartphone app with a plethora of helpful,breasy-to-use features.
Mobile Dragon, available for iOS and Android in both the AppbrStore and Google Play, works directly with a phone's operation system. Itbrallows users to download contacts (phone numbers and email addresses), putbrevents into a calendar and make direct calls. The maps feature shows usersbrwhere buildings are located throughout Carroll ISD's 11 campuses, and DragonTVbrlets them watch video features, sports highlights and staff and studentbrprofiles. SAFEdragon provides important phone numbers and emergency contacts,brwhile Family Access acts as a portal for parents to connect with their kids. Otherbruseful functions include a CISD directory, photo gallery, Dragon athleticsbrpage, campus libraries page, events list and newsfeed.
“Our goal withbrMobile Dragon is to connect our busy Carroll families with the information theybrneed to help their child be successful in school,” said Julie Thannum, assistantbrsuperintendent for board and community relations at Carroll ISD. “Thebrnew app makes it easier than ever before to get the latest Dragon news,brpictures and information, but it also connects our teachers and parents in abrway that facilitates communication. Family Access within the Mobile Dragon appbrgives parents a direct link to schedules, grades and attendance information.”
Severalbrfeatures Southlake Style particularly enjoys include the calendar (super easy to find school events like book fairs andbrathletic games and add them to a personal calendar), the directory (simply search for a name and full CISD employee contactbrinformation is provided) and, of course, the Dragon Stadium seating chart found in the athletics tab (never getbrlost during a football game again!).
To download the app, search “Carroll Dragons” and getbrconnected!
Linden Wilson, a San Antonio native, graduated from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism. Her work has appeared in San Antonio Magazine, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Steamboat Magazine and on MSN UK. She enjoys writing about lifestyle, culture and style, and sorry Dallas — she is a die-hard Spurs fan. Send Linden an email: .
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