Use this communication template to inform your team about your decision to pilot Mana:
Audience for communication: All educators and teachers at centres piloting Mana
Sender: Nominated leadership team member
Send by: At least 1 week prior to your Mana training session
Introducing Mana
Hello team,
We are really excited to let you know that your centre has been selected to take part in a new [insert time length in weeks] trial with a platform called Mana. You can check out Mana here: https://www.makemana.com/
Only [insert number] centres across our organisation were chosen. You were picked because of your openness to new ideas and your excitement about finding better ways to work. This is a chance to try something new, see how it could help, and tell us what you think. Your voice will help shape what happens next.
What is Mana?
Mana is a platform that uses child development research and AI technology to help educators with documentation and planning. It learns your writing style and approach, and works alongside you through an in-built mentor called “Coach Sue”.
We are trialling Mana to see if it can:
Help educators build confidence and skills in writing and planning
Save time on documentation so you can more time with children
Make it easier to complete the full cycle of planning, from observation to evaluation
Help families feel more informed and satisfied with the learning updates they receive
What next?
Your centre leaders are already looped in and will help guide this trial. Here’s what you can expect:
Dedicated training for Ed Leaders and Room Leaders: [insert date]
Virtual training session after hours for the whole team: [insert date]
You will soon receive an email inviting you to sign up to Mana. Please follow this activation guide to accept your invitation and personalise your Mana profile before your training session.
Your feedback is important to us
Using new tools like AI is a change, and it’s normal to have a mix of emotions about this. We want this trial to be viewed as a way to try using new technology in a safe and supported manner. We encourage you to be curious and support each other’s learning so you can see how Mana could help in your day-to-day.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your Centre Manager.
Thank you in advance for being part of this exciting trial!
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