Class Dojo - Our New Management System

Last week I was lucky enough to be able to go to the annual technology conference.  At the conference they talked about a digital app that teachers can use to monitor student behavior throughout the class.  Too often the kids who are demonstrating excellence in the classroom don't get the recognition that they deserve!  And too often teachers become white noise of redirections when students aren't listening!  Enter: ClassDojo.  ClassDojo is a mobile app that I have on my laptop and my mobile phone where I can track student behaviors all day - both the good and the bad.  The best part is that YOU (as parents) are able to track their classroom behaviors from home and get daily or weekly updates on your student.  Today students got their passwords to login for both students and parents.  Please check homework folders tonight to get the information.  Students can also login and change and customize their own avatars!  So far it's been working great for our classroom and really helps the students reflect on their actions in a more immediate way.  We check in on student points at the end of the periods and during quiet working times (reading and writing) we often project the points so students can see a live feed of points!   To learn more, or to login as a student or parent, visit the CLASSDOJO site!  Be on the lookout for an invitation via email to view student progress as well.

Write DOJO on your planner for Tuesday for bonus points for your table!