Teachable APP Review: Classroom DOJO

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Teachable App Review:
APP- Classroom DOJO



How long have I used this APP

I have been using this app for three years. I am an Exceptional Education Teacher, teaching students with disabilities in a self- contained setting. 

Price

Free

Purpose of the APP
This APP has multiple purposes. My main purpose for using Classroom DOJO is for parental communication.

  • Class Story- You can use this feature as a way to communicate with the students and parents as a group. I send pictures of class activities, newsletters, assignments, and upcoming events.
  • Behavior Management- Each student is given an avatar. The students are able to earn points for positive classroom rules (there is a negative feature too, but I do not use that feature). 
  • If you share a classroom (co-teacher, paraprofessional, etc), you can share Class DOJO to get additional feedback.
  • I do not use the negative feature, but I can directly message a parent for personal messages that are not meant for the class story. I can also receive messages from parents. 
  • Data Collection- An easy to read graph is provided on points the students are earning (or not earning). 
  • NEW- Student Portfolio: I have not used this feature, but I think it is a great addition. Students can send you drawings, pictures of their work, and other digital options to show mastery of learning concepts. I see this as a way for students to track their learning with their teacher. 
  • Translation Options for parents.
  • Groups- you can give points to groups to build classroom community
Top 3 Pros
  • Class Story Feature
  • Instant Parental Communication 
  • Cute Student Avatars




Top 3 Cons:
  • Negative Feature- the visual of red meaning bad is hard to recover from for many students and does not promote a positive learning environment. 
  • Ok... so I like the app.
If you are familiar with this app, how are you using it and what are your thoughts? Leave your comments below. 


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