Class Dojo

Adrielle S. Mah
EDU 214
 Class Dojo is an online application and management
tool designed to document and track student behavior,
progress and organize data. The app also allows teachers
to give students and parents feedback instantly. A reward
system is set in place where each student has their own
monster avatar where they can collect points for good
What is Class behavior and completed work. The application can be
Dojo? downloaded on any computer or smart phone allowing for
easy access and open communication from teachers to
parents.
 Classroom Use
The application can be used on an
interactive white board in the classroom.
Teachers can give instant feed back to parents
from the classroom. Teachers can document
achievements and behavior through a point-
based reward system. Being able to have one
application to communicate, document and
track students reduces time taken away from
instruction and teaching.
The benefits of Class Dojo

Storing data in one place is convenient.

Class Dojo provides positive reinforcement through its

reward system, encouraging positive student and class
behavior.

Increasing communication is also a benefit because it

and allows students and parents to track their progress.

Time saving is gained from teachers having accessibility

at their fingertips through this app.
 The cons of Class
Dojo
•The reward system relies on the teacher rewarding good
behavior which may be problem if the teacher doesn’t
notice it, they won’t be giving accurate or enough
feedback.
•This application needs district approval and parent
consent to be used.
•The sounds and notifications may cause a distraction if
used in the classroom.
•Students who do not have access to a smart phone,
computer or have tech savvy caregivers may also be
neglected in receiving all the benefits from this online
https://www.classdojo.com/
 citations
• Florell, Dan. Just A Click Away. vol. 43, National Association of
School Psychologists, Bethesda, 2015. ProQuest,
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accountid=27953.
• Class dojo goes beyond behavioral rewards and into 'growth
mindset'. (2016). Curriculum Review, 56(1), 5. Retrieved from
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• Krach, S. K., McCreery, M. P., & Rimel, H. (2017). Examining
teachers' behavioral management charts: A comparison of class
dojo and paper-pencil methods. Contemporary School
Psychology, 21(3), 267-275.