My SO phone is JB, (iPhone 6 v9.0.2) She uses the app ClassDojo App to keep in contact with our little lovely spawn. There are pictures that are posted on it that she would like to be able to save because well, who doesn't like more photos of their kids!? But alas, it doesn't allow it, only likes and comments. Is there anyway the option of saving pics could be implemented? Maybe via flex?
Millions of parents will be familiar with the free mobile app, ClassDojo. It allows teachers to award or deduct points to children for their classroom behaviour, and has become a worldwide educational success story, with claims it is being used by over 3 million teachers and 35 million children from 180 countries globally.
Students, however, can only see these videos if the teacher posts it in their student portfolio. Teachers can use both Android and iOS apps to post interesting segments from their classes. They can also opt to show the video to specific parents, and not post it publicly.
As shown by Facebook exec questioning from politicians there is a dearth of understanding (will ?) on going Digital. If the top person has been wined & dined and then goes great guns for such then is it any surprise that previous procedures for preventing external access of such a dubious program are foregone.
The standard privacy report (SPR) displays all the privacy practices from a product's policies in a single, easy-to-read outline. The report shows a green check mark for better privacy practices and an orange alert for risky or unclear practices. This alert indicates that more time should be focused on these particular details prior to use.
Teachers are able to use their smartphone or tablets to take pictures and videos in the classroom to share using ClassDojo. This could be a photo of a completed piece of work with grades, a video of a student explaining a task, or perhaps a hypothesis written for a science lab.
Teachers can assign activities to students in the form of videos, test, images, or drawings. When students submit the work, it is then approved by the teacher before being published on the profile, which can then be seen by the family. These tasks are then saved and logged, following the student from grade to grade, to provide a broad overview of progress.
Behavior is rated with a number that the teacher can pick, from one to five points. Negative behavior is also weighted on a scale of minus one to minus five points. Students then are left with a score on which they can work to improve. It also provides an at-a-glance score for both teacher and parents to track student progress.
My name is Mrs. Benavidez. I have been teachinng at Channing since 1999. I teach 1st and 2nd grade general eduaction. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University and have a masters degree from Concordia Universtiry.
ClassDojo[3] is an educational technology company.[4][5] It connects primary school teachers, students and families through communication features, such as a feed for photos and videos from the school day,[6][7] and messaging that can be translated into more than 35 languages.[8][9] It also enables teachers to note feedback on students' skills and creates a portfolio for students, so that families can be aware of school activities outside of meeting with teachers.[10][11]
According to ClassDojo, its app is used by teachers, children and families in 95% of pre-kindergarten through eighth grade schools in the United States, as well in a further 180 countries.[1][12][2] ClassDojo is an alum of Y Combinator's Ed-tech division, and was launched in August 2011 by Sam Chaudhary and Liam Don from the ImagineK12 education seed accelerator.[13]
ClassDojo is a site for kids and parents to connect with teachers moved from London in tech accelerator, ImagineK12.[14] Chaudhary and Don met and listened to hundreds of teachers to understand their views on how to improve education.[15] The pair released the first version of ClassDojo in July 2011 to help teachers to build a positive classroom culture through a feedback app. In its first week of release, 80 teachers used ClassDojo.[16]
In August 2015, ClassDojo added Class Story, a digital stream of pictures and videos from the classroom, accessible to parents and students connected to that class.[24] This was followed by Student Stories, digital portfolios for students to interact with classmates and share their experiences with their parents.[25] In 2016, the company added School Story, which enables school administration and teachers to create a stream of school-related pictures and videos for everyone connected to the school.[26]
In August 2012, ClassDojo announced it had raised $1.6 million of main seed capital from Paul Graham, SV Angel, SoftTech VC, Mitch Kapor, Lerer Ventures, and General Catalyst Partners.[17][32] In March 2014, the company announced an $8.5 million in a series A round of funding, led by Shasta Ventures.[33] In late 2015, ClassDojo raised $21 million in a series B round of funding led by General Catalyst Partners.[34] In February 2018, the company raised a $35 million Series C funding round co-led by GSV and SignalFire.[35] On July 21, 2022, ClassDojo announced its Series D funding round at a pre-money valuation of $1.1B, led by Tencent.[36] It has raised about $191.1 million in funding to date.
ClassDojo allows students, teachers and families to communicate.[17][37] To use ClassDojo, teachers register for a free account and create "classes" with their students.[38][37] They can give students feedback for various skills in class. These are customizable, and teachers can change the skills to adapt to the needs of the class or of the school.[37] Teachers have the option to post pictures and videos onto their class's story, or to their school story.[39] They can also message with families, receiving 'read receipts' to know when their messages have been read.[21]
Students do not need to download ClassDojo or create an account. If they choose to, they get an access code from the teacher;[40] after creating an account, the students can customize their avatar, add photos and videos to their portfolio, and view the 'Story' for each of their classes.[37]
Families can also access ClassDojo when they are invited by their child's teacher, and receive updates on what's happening in school, view their whole class's story and see a timeline of their own child's experiences in the classroom through pictures and videos.[18] In October 2018, the company released its first paid product, an optional subscription service for families called 'ClassDojo Beyond School'.[41] This is a bundle of at-home learning for children that their local school might not be able to offer.[2]
ClassDojo has also been criticized for teaching "students to understand life as being inseparable from digital technology, and...normalizes both surveillance and the kind of isolating individualism that can cause mental illness."[51] Teachers have noted a rise in aggressive emails from parents due to convenience of the app.[52]
I love using DoJo, but needed some new ideas. Thank you so much you inspired me. I love the 100 point club, and rewarding students on a weekly basis. I haven't done that. I give rewards for every 15 points. One of their favorites is to eat lunch with me, or visit the principal. The principal has a treasure box or sometimes gives them free ice cream passes. This way they feel they've earned 2 rewards, one to go see the principal to get bragged on, and one another prize from her. She enjoys getting to see students for positives also. Thank you again for new inspiration.
This tool can be used to send out reminders about upcoming projects, spirit week announcements, pictures taken in class, links for more information or to sign up for a school activity, etc. It is important to remember that in order to use ClassDojo, you need to have internet access and an email to be able to use and participate. You can sign up as a parent, student, or teacher, so everyone has access tailored to their needs.I was first introduced to ClassDojo in EDUC 462, and now see it being used schoolwide at my placement. Students love being able to create their own avatars and seeing who can accumulate the most points.
Stories are instantly updating streams of messages, pictures and videos. Every class and school has their own Story, all of which are shared with parents. School Story helps leaders and teachers to share with all families connected to their school while Class Story helps teachers to share with all families connected to their class.
The company was profitable for the first time in 2019, four months after the launch of Beyond School, an optional subscription that gives families additional learning experiences for their children beyond the classroom. The company nearly tripled revenue in 2020, with hundreds of thousands of families choosing to become paying subscribers, all with a team of just 50. Seventy-five percent of parents who use Beyond School say it has helped them feel more connected to their child, and 80 percent say it is something the entire family enjoys using together. Revenue from Beyond School enables ClassDojo to be freely available for all teachers, children, and families.
"ClassDojo flipped a decades-old model. Instead of selling more software to districts, they're building the consumer brand that stands for kids and families," said Deborah Quazzo, managing partner of GSV Ventures. "They've had a long-term vision from day one: step one was bringing communities together. Step two is using their scale to give kids in those communities the learning experiences they love, and that their families want for them. Today, less than 3% of education spend happens online; a once-in-a-lifetime shift is underway. Families want better for their children, and ClassDojo is well-positioned to build the future for them."
About ClassDojoClassDojo is a leading global education company, with a vision to give every child on Earth an education they love. Its flagship app is the #1 communication app for K-8 teachers, children and families globally. They use it to stay connected, sharing through the school day with photos, videos, messages, and activities. Families rely on ClassDojo Beyond School to help children get learning experiences they love, beyond school. Today, ClassDojo is used by 95% of pre-K-8 schools in the US, and serves over 51 million students in 180 countries. To learn more, visit: classdojo.com or Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or read about our thesis here.
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