I was at a School-Wide Positive Behavior Support conference today. Among the many things the presenters shared with us, Class Dojo, was a particular highlight. This online behavior tracking tool is a eco-friendly way of tracking student behavior. Instead of using sticker charts or paper-based tools, this online version offers teachers a resource for tracking behavior, which can be portable especially with the use of mobile devices (iPads, Smart phones, tablets, laptops, etc.). The program allows teachers to use the default settings (seen here) or modify the settings to the teacher's preferences.
The behaviors are entered by the teacher by clicking on the student's name and entering the appropriate behavior.
As you can see above, Bradley Pitt, Hugh Jackman and Natalie Portman each have earned a postive behavior note. Information can be reset or changed as needed. Reports can be generated by class or by individual student.
I think this tool is a wonderful way to stay organized and to share information with parents, other cooperating teachers, administrators and the students themselves. Incentive programs can be built around this system, allowing students to be rewarded for positive behavior. I love the online format, the report generating capabilities and the portability of the program through the use of mobile devices.
Melissa I agree this is a great tool, I also registered. I like the feature where you can actually involve the students in the grading process, showing the characters on the white board; particularly when they are doing well I’m sure, but very useful. I give it a thumbs up.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to share this with you. I think I may give it a try next year. However, to help streamline the process, I may just keep records for a period of time, say from 2:00-3:00 everyday. Otherwise, I think keeping track of behaviors all day long could be too time consuming.
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