Class Dojo

I recently began using the app Class Dojo with my students.  This year has been one of the most challenging (who am I kidding, the MOST challenging) for me as a teacher.  My students are very talkative and my usual tricks were not working to the level I expect in my classroom.  Because of this I started searching Pinterest for ideas.  I have my own iPad that is used mainly by me and after reading a blog post by Allyson at Going Strong in Second Grade I decided to Class Dojo a try.

Needless to say I am hooked!  My students have responded very well and I love how parents can see how their child acted during the day.  My parents have also said they like the app and their children are excited to look at home.  Click on the picture above to take you to the Class Dojo website.

I also love how the Class Dojo easily allows you to change the positive and negative behaviors you give feedback on.  It is simple and VERY user friendly.  Class Dojo can be used either on a mobile device or a desktop computer.  I actually use both on a daily basis.

I plan to have a Dojo Store once every two weeks where my students can use their points to buy rewards.  These rewards vary in price and are experience related for the most part. Some examples are eat with the teacher, take your shoes off for the day, sit in the teacher's chair, write with a pen, and the list goes on.  I created credit cards for my students which I plan to use as a way to track their points.  You can find them here in my TPT store.  I will post pictures of the app in use but haven't remembered to actually take any yet.  Oh the busy life of a teacher!