Pronto is a text, image and video messaging service embedded into eCourses. It can replace Remind and has several additional features. It is a great way to communicate with students in a secure FERPA compliant social media fashion which Gen Z students respond to more effectively than email.
Pronto vs. Remind
Remind doesn't have all the features of Pronto. Here is a comparison matrix.
| Property | Pronto | Remind |
|---|---|---|
| Send out text messages to students in a standalone application | Yes | Yes |
| Full integration into eCourses | Yes | No |
| A browser-based tool built directly into eCourses |
Yes | No |
| Classes are automatically built based on eCourses rosters | Yes | No |
| Create groups in Pronto automatically when groups are created in eCourses |
Yes | No |
| Fully FERPA Compliant | Yes | No* |
| Allows for one-button click video conferencing | Yes | No |
| Record Audio messages | Yes | Yes |
| Record Video messages | Yes | No |
| Create inline Polls | Yes | No |
*Instructors must provide a link to access remind. Students can then invite individuals to the group who are not members of the class. This must be manually monitored. Pronto does not allow individuals to add to class group. Only registered student through eCourses can access Pronto.
Video Demonstration: Activating Pronto
- Navigate to the Pronto Control Console.
- Click Login with Canvas Button
- Click Authorize
- Click on Course You wish to enable
- Click Enable Pronto
Only courses published in eCourses will appear in this list.
Enable each course at least 30 minutes before you introduce it to your students to ensure everyone is loaded. This system only updates initially and then once per day.
- Click on the Pronto button on the Canvas Navigator
- Access messages on the pop up box on the left.
- Use the 3 vertical bar tool to toggle between classes
- Click on the green video camera to start a video conference
- Click the Expand arrow to see more options
Video Demonstration: How to Use Pronto
The Canvas for Student and Canvas for Teacher mobile applications do not directly integrate with Pronto. Pronto has an application for use on mobile devices.
- Go to Apple or Play Store
- Search for Pronto Team Communications by Hitlabs (look for the green speech bubble)
- Enter @pvamu.edu email address (Must be @pvamu.edu address or pronto won't connect to proper account)
- Wait for email confirmation and enter code
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