Classroom Management Tool

This week while I was visiting my usual schools I came across two teachers using a fantastic new tool.  The teachers are Andy Hedin and Debbie LaChapelle both are 4th grade teachers at Lupin Hill.  The tool was ClassDoJo a class management tool!  ClassDojo is an online tool that helps improve behavior in the classroom. It also creates and generates data on behavior that can be shared with parents and administrators.  When you visit the ClassDoJo site you will be prompted to sign up as a teacher, student or parent, it's free!  Once your logged in, the site will take you through a demo tutorial to show you how to set up your class.  There is even a demo class that you can use to learn with.  The teacher's that I saw using this tool loved it!  They had it projected on their screen during class time so students could see the entire class.



As you can see each student's name appears with it's own avatar, chosen by you.  When a student is on task you can reward them and a green circle will appear with a number inside the number is the number if positive rewards they have received. Check out Bradley Pitt he's been caught being good!  The same is true when a student is off task a red circle will appear with a number inside indicating the number of reminders the students has needed.  The coolest thing was that a sound goes off (different for on task and off task) that the kids can hear. "They immediately check the screen to make sure it wasn't them and get back to work when they hear it." Another awesome feature is that is can be run remotely using your smart phone or iPad.  This way you can be any where in the classroom and still be able to give out rewards and reminders when needed.  I have attached a video tutorial below to tell you more about this great tool.  Give it a try, remember it's FREE!