Digital Tool Tutorial
www.classdojo.com
Class Dojo Review
What is Class Dojo and What can it be used for?
Class Dojo is a communication app/website that can be used for both a behavior management system, and a parent contact communication system. Also has a language translator built in! Fabulous resource!
Behavior Management Tool
Class Dojo works well in the classroom for so many reasons:
*It provides a visual reminder that can be up on either the smartboard, chromebook, Ipad, cell phone, etc.. to keep kids interested in monitoring how they are doing. (additional reward systems can be tied to this as well)
*Students can (at your discretion) go in and change their Icons that accompany their names.
These are cute little monsters that the kids really enjoy.
*Parents, once connected, can view the classdojo from any device they are online with, including a convenient cell phone app
*Allows teacher to keep records of all behavior throughout the year for many purposes: tracking for trends, patterns, parent conference data, and pie charts with the percentage of time on task, etc
*Students can be interactive with this in the classroom if you so choose. If they get a bonus question correct for example, or were spotted doing an act of kindness, they may use the touch screen on the smart board to award themselves additional bonus points. If a set amount of points are reached, for example, by Friday... there may be prize box or additional center time, etc.
Parent Connection
*Parents love to be connected (especially with the young ones) and they like having access to you without having to leave a message at the office. Instant gratification with direct links to you.
*Weekly calendars for upcoming events/homework/expectations/reminds. Ideal for all!
*Easy access for setting up meetings and letting parents know of any last minute details or easy check-ins if the student has been sick, etc.
School Work/ Stories/ Projects
*This is a great connection resource for displaying pictures of students working collaboratively with peers, posting a video of the students reading to the class, or pictures of the students final project for parents to view. This is done appropriately for family only or provided permission slips are on the website to send home for signatures.
*Students are able to share and have a voice
*Parents love to tune in if they know their child is sharing with the class! Exciting!
There are also additional setting features to add co-teachers, resetting of points, attendance options, messaging, etc...
TEACHER TOOLKIT
*Directions display
*Music
*Think Pair Share
*Randomizer
*Timer
*Noise Meter
*Group Maker
*Today (announcement maker)
*Always adding new features/updated regularly
VIDEOS
NEW: Video for Social Emotional Piece
*Lots of cool videos to share in class or can be used for Open house with parents. Content ideas:
Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Empathy, Conundrums, Mindfulness
SET UP in 3 Easy Steps:
*Create a Log-in
*Invite parents to join
*Parents log in with student code
Note: more than one parent or guardian may log in using their child's code
Website has a easy to use tutorial already to access. User friendly!
www.classdojo.com
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