Kim - it is interesting to hear about the gamified aspects of ClassDojo. I have used ClassDojo's videos extensively with my classes to work on social emotional skills. I have also used it as a communication tool to share pictures with families in the past. However, I have not yet explored using the tokenization elements with my students. In part, it is hard when students are so young and dependent on families or school resources to access digital communications or platforms. For me personally, ClassDojo began to feel like one more thing I had to remember to update as a teacher. As a parent whose child's teachers used Dojo, it was one more platform I had to remember to check for updates and information. I ended up reverting to using email to share photos to keep things simpler for myself and the families of my students. This is one thing I wonder/worry about as we explore all of this educational technology use with students - how much is too much and do the benefits outweigh the hassles?
Annie & Kimberly ,
I too have heard of ClassDojo, but have never used it in my mathematics classroom. However, it may be useful as we delve into creativity activities next year. I like the idea of the SEL aspect for our Advisory students. However, as Annie points out, we have to find a balance for ourselves and our students as to not be overwhelmed with too many platforms.
Denise & Annie,
I agree that having all tools on one platform is preferable. However, using ClassDojo as an example (not a platform I have personally used, by the way), I can see where leveraging this platform via the Blockchain could help to connect different functions in a more unified way.