Send Notification

How to Send Notifications in Bobok (School Dashboard)

Overview

The Push Notification feature in Bobok allows schools to instantly communicate important updates to students, parents, and drivers. This ensures real-time communication, safety alerts, and smooth coordination.

You can send notifications to:

• Individual students
• A specific class/grade
• The entire school
• Selected drivers

Where to Find This Feature

1. Log in to the Bobok School Dashboard
2. Navigate to:
    Notifications Management
3. Click the yellow “Send Notification” button (top-right)

Step 1: Choose Notification Type

After clicking Send Notification, you will see 4 options:

1. Individual Student(s)

👉 Use this when sending to specific students only

Steps:

• Select Individual Student(s)
• Choose student(s) from the list
• Enter:
  • Notification Title
  • Notification Body
• Click Send Notification

📌 Best for: Absence alerts, specific instructions, individual communication

2. Class / Grade

👉 Send to an entire class or grade

Steps:

• Select Class / Grade
• Choose:
  • Class
  • Grade
• Enter:
  • Notification Title
  • Notification Body
• Click Send Notification

📌 Best for: Class updates, exam notices, schedule changes

3. Entire School

👉 Broadcast to everyone

Steps:

• Select Entire School
• Enter:
  • Notification Title
  • Notification Body
• Click Send Notification

📌 Best for: Holiday announcements, emergency alerts, general updates

4. Individual Driver(s)

👉 Send to one or more drivers

Steps:

• Select Individual Driver(s)
• Choose driver(s)
• Enter:
  • Notification Title
  • Notification Body
• Click Send Notification

📌 Best for: Route changes, pickup instructions, urgent driver communication

Step 2: Write Effective Notifications

Notification Title

• Keep it short and clear
• Example: “School Holiday”

Notification Body

• Provide clear instructions or information
• Example:
   “Tomorrow 02 March has been declared as holiday by the School”

Viewing Sent Notifications

All sent notifications will appear in the table with:

• Title
• Description
• Target (recipients)
• Created Date

Use:

• Search bar → Find specific notifications
• Entries dropdown → Adjust number of records per page (10,25, 50, 100)

Best Practices

• Always verify recipients before sending
• Keep messages clear and concise
• Avoid sending duplicate notifications
• Use appropriate category (don’t send school-wide if only one class is affected)
• Double-check spelling and timing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Selecting wrong target group
• Sending incomplete messages
• Overusing notifications (can lead to users ignoring alerts)
• Not checking urgency before sending

Why This Feature is Important

• Ensures instant communication
• Improves student safety coordination
• Reduces manual communication effort
• Keeps parents and drivers well-informed in real time

Outcome

Using notifications effectively, schools can:

• Communicate faster and more efficiently
• Handle emergencies smoothly
• Maintain better coordination between staff, parents, and drivers