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ClassDojo Does it AGAIN! // Introducing Dojo Groups

7/21/2015

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I've been *SMITTEN* with Class Dojo for SO MANY REASONS since I first discovered the app, and that crush just keeps on keepin' on, because just as in every EVERY SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP, they LISTEN and are CONSTANTLY IMPROVING.  As teachers...sometimes we feel unheard, under-supported, and just WISH someone would take our suggestions, concerns, ideas, etc. seriously to make our lives easier. Class Dojo does this RELENTLESSLY, and their newest demonstration of devotion is today's release of CLASS DOJO GROUPS! {pause for squeals and happy dance} I'M.FREAKING.OUT.

// THE NEED IS REAL //

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I use groups ALL OF THE TIME. 
  • table groups
  • Kg. buddy groups
  • STEM/Science groups
  • Guided reading groups
  • Guided math groups
  • Class job groups
.......get the picture?? I want and NEED to be able to pre-program my typical groups into the already awesome Dojo database in order to be most efficient and effective throughout the day. Guess what?  ClassDojo listened to the swarms of us chanting about the need or this feature, and today it's LIVE!  {I know you're rushing over to the Dojo groups page right now to scope it out and start inputting students for this new year!}  The  top reasons why teachers and ClassDojo felt this was a fab-o addition:
1) TEACHERS NEED EFFICIENCY: Tapping multiple students and awarding points isn't ridiculously laborious, but if you can "kill two birds with one stone"....why not?!?!?!
2) TEACHERS NEED EFFECTIVENESS: There's something powerful about consistently sending messages about the expectations and importance of collaborative groups with your students. Having them be aware of group points on Dojo is one more layer to that messaging that is sure to impactful to individuals, groups, and your class as a whole.


// EASY - PEASY IMPLEMENTATION //

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Another reason I love Class Dojo?  They make implementation of new features super easy to use, with excellent instructions, support, and intuitive design.  Bottom line?  You DO NOT have to be a tech wiz to use Dojo features, including groups. Check out how Dojo Groups work simply for your ease and across all devices: 

  • Create groups, tables, teams and more: Set up groups that work for your classroom: tables, project teams, reading groups, houses or anything else! Students can even be in multiple groups.
  • Effortlessly award groups: Easily encourage your groups for any skill - and effortlessly share group points with parents, too.
  • Syncs across all your devices: Groups magically syncs across all your devices: intereactive whiteboards, computers, tablets and phones. Get delightfully simple teamwork, wherever you go.


// Teacher Tested & Approved //

I'm a see-it and try-it to believe it kind of gal, so whenever something new comes out, I want to hear about it from REAL teachers and give it a test drive myself. See what teachers are saying about groups so far and start playing with groups today {especially if your school hasn't started, because what do you have to lose?}

// SIMPLE STEPS TO GET STARTED //

Click through the slideshow below and hover for CAPTIONS illustrating
the few simple steps to getting started with ClassDojo Groups!

// CLassDojo Group Giveaway! //

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As if you need any more excitement after this news of such an awesome release...
Dojo has generously donated a SWAG BAG to giveaway! Enter using the Rafflecopter below. 
--Entries will be closed FRIDAY, JULY 24 at 11:59 p.m.--


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