What can I do about parents who struggle with technology. How can I get them to join?

Classlist is as easy to use as Facebook or email, but you may find the occasional parent who professes that they are a technophobe. Here are a few tips to build up their confidence:

• Offer to meet and help them register (NB you cannot register for someone else due to Data Protection Regulations). 
• Add the Classlist icon to their phone’s Home screen to make it easy for them to access the site.
• Check they have enabled autofill password in their phone's settings.
• Send them a private message while you are with them and help them reply.
• Show them the events page so they know how to RSVP to an event.
• Explain that the Home page will show posts from all their groups and classes.
• It could always be worth setting up a small meeting for parents who believe they might struggle, this gives them a chance to practice using Classlist while you provide demonstrations. 

If they really won't join, you could still get their email and 'invite' them.  This will sign them up as a 'Non-Member'.  Whist they remain 'Non-Member' they will receive emails notifying them of announcements and community events if you have invited them.