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ClassDojo Announcement!

21/1/2016

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Hi everyone - welcome back!
Here in Australia our new school year is just beginning (well for teachers anyway), so what better way to kickstart the new year than with a new feature from one of my favourite classroom tech tools, ClassDojo!

Today CD are launching not only their new animated video series, but also their new partnership with PERTS (Stanford Uni's 'Project for Education Research That Scales'). 

So what's it all about?
Today ClassDojo is launching a video series and accompanying discussion guides that can help any and every classroom learn about Growth Mindset and how to start developing one. The series will be five episodes in length that follow Mojo (ClassDojo's much-loved green monster) and his friend Katie as they explore different aspects of Growth Mindset. The video series can be used in any K-12 classroom!

For those who might not be familiar with it, Growth Mindset, researched and popularised by Professor Carol Dweck of Stanford University, is the notion that intelligence and abilities can be developed over time. Research has shown that when students possess a growth mindset, and see challenge as an opportunity to learn, they are more likely to persevere when faced with setbacks. Personally I think that even if you're not specifically using Growth Mindset in your classroom, there are still some great concepts that can and should be applied by teachers to encourage students to challenge themselves, work hard, and persevere. 


How can you check it out?
Check out the first video below, or head to the ClassDojo website to access all the videos.
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What a positive way to start off the year! 

I'll be back at school today for our start of year PD days, so stay tuned in the coming weeks for a post all about the techie tools I'll be using or trying out in my classroom this year - I'm so excited to get started!

For all you Aussie teachers, I hope you've had a well-deserved, relaxing break and best of luck for a brilliant, successful, and rewarding 2016!
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Another New ClassDojo Feature - CLASS STORY!

5/8/2015

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The second new ClassDojo feature is here - YAY!
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Firstly, please note this feature is still in the beta stage, so you'll need to sign up as a beta app tester here in order to use this feature straight away.

So what is it?
Class Story is another way for teachers to keep parents in the loop. It lets parents see their child's progress anytime, anywhere. It extends the current messaging feature and helps parents engage quickly and easily with your class. It makes sharing class news and photos a breeze, and with read receipts teachers can see when parents have read their Class Story posts, so they always know the messages are getting through.

How does it work?
Teachers can post photos and text to their Class Story in a similar way as we use social media 'walls.' These posts are shared with all connected parents automatically and parents can even 'like' them. However, unlike public websites or social media sites, this means that only the parents connected with your class are able to view the information you choose to share. This is a big plus because safety and privacy online is a big concern for many schools.

Of course you can still access the messaging feature to send out group and individual messages as well!
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How can I access it?
Class Story will be accessible through the ClassDojo app on any iOS or Android device and through the website on any computer, however, remember that it is still currently in the beta phase, so it's not fully available to all users just yet - hopefully by the end of the month!


Class Story is just another example of the fantastic and dedicated Dojo team listening to feedback and giving teachers features that are useful, practical, engaging, and fun! I love being able to keep parents in the loop quickly and easily, plus it's great to see how they engage with what I'm sharing, so I'm keen to test and discover all that Class Story has to offer!

For more information about Class Story, or to sign up as a beta tester, check out www.classdojo.com/ClassStory.
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ClassDojo - Three New Features in Three Weeks!

21/7/2015

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If you know me, or you've had a good look through my site, you'll know that I'm a huge fan of ClassDojo! So I was super excited when the Dojo team asked me to help them promote some awesome new features over the next few weeks. Being both a Dojo mentor and beta app tester I've had the chance to test these features out a little early and provide feedback, and I'm always so impressed by how the ClassDojo team respond and implement the feedback they receive from all of us! To find out more about ClassDojo, check out my ClassDojo page.
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So let's explore the first awesome new feature... GROUPS!

Here's a bit of info from the ClassDojo team:
HOW IT WORKS:
ClassDojo Groups enables teachers to group students any way they like: table groups, reading groups, house teams, project groups, and more. Teachers can easily encourage a team for any skill important to their classroom with just a single tap. Each group will keep its own running total, which students love because it provides a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie, and fosters a desire to keep going and compete with other groups!

Group points will still show up on student profiles alongside their individually awarded points so that students and parents can easily see their overall progress from home.

DEVICES:
Groups will work and sync across any iOS or Android device, and will also work on any computer. 
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I love this new feature! Having played around with it prior to the official release I've found it simple to use, you just swipe across if you're on a mobile device, and your Groups page is at your fingertips. Students can be added to multiple groups, so you can set up groups for numerous classroom activities, making it really easy to award points! You can find out more about Groups here: www.classdojo.com/groups.

Overall this is a fantastic new feature to kickstart Three New Features in Three Weeks! 
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more awesome new features!
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    ​​Welcome! I'm Meagan Caesar, a high school English and Humanities teacher in Queensland, Australia and I've designed this site for teachers interested in using more technology in their classrooms. 
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