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ClassDojo is the creation of two former teachers. After spending a lot of time in the classroom, and getting frustrated with how technology didn't really seem to solve teachers' biggest problems very well, they decided to start by making behavior management easy. ClassDojo is an in-classroom tool that helps you to manage behavior and boost engagement in class really quickly and easily. ClassDojo enables you to recognize specific behaviors and accomplishments in real-time, with just one click of a smartphone or laptop button.

How does it work: "ClassDojo works by setting up real-time feedback loops in the classroom, to recognize and reinforce desirable behaviors and values. You can recognize and reinforce specific behaviors and accomplishments with just one click, and have real-time visual notifications appear on your smartboard, laptop or projector. All recognition is logged automatically, and student behavior records are automatically created and updated so you don't have to do any other data entry (unless you want to, of course!). ClassDojo automatically generates analytics, shareable character report cards and insight into your classroom that has never before been possible."

Benefits?

"For teachers: in some classrooms, up to 40% of class time is spent managing behavior rather than delivering instruction; ClassDojo aims to greatly reduce this so teachers can do more teaching, and less crowd control! In addition, for the first time, teachers have a painless way to focus on developing positive behavior over time, rather than just logging referrals at the point where it is too late to intervene."

For students: research suggests the shorter the time period between an action and feedback on that action, the greater is the effect of the reinforcement that takes place. Specific positive descriptive praise helps students develop a sense of purpose in the classroom, enhancing intrinsic motivation over time. By giving students visibility and data on their own behavior, ClassDojo makes class less disruptive, creating a more positive learning environment."

For parents: ClassDojo makes it easy to engage parents in their child's development, by allowing teachers to provide real data from the classroom to them with just one click.

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