what is class dojo

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ClassDojo is an educational technology company that connects primary school teachers, students, and families through communication features. It is a free school communication platform that allows teachers to document the day in class and share that with families via a web browser so that nearly any device can access the content – from a simple smartphone to a laptop computer. 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 as in a further 180 countries.

ClassDojo allows students, teachers, and families to communicate. To use ClassDojo, teachers register for a free account and create "classes" with their students. 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. Teachers have the option to post pictures and videos onto their classs story, or to their school story.

ClassDojo is also a tool that teachers can use in class from start to finish. Teachers can record and track student behavior, facilitate classroom activities, curate student portfolios, and engage in school-to-home communication. Students can earn Dojo Points based on their conduct, letting teachers use the app to foster positive student behavior.

ClassDojo is available as a web application that can be used on any device with a web browser, and also as a native application for iPhone (iOS) and.