#dojochat Archive
ClassDojo's official educational chat that covers a variety of subjects, focusing mainly on improving classroom community.
Wednesday September 7, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Stephanie, 4th grade, all subjects. All. Of. Them.
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Hi Andrea!! So excited for you to be moderating tonight :) Awesome topic, too!
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Hello Chrissie McLean, 3rd grade, from Delaware and a member.
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Hey ! I'm Julie, teacher of awesome 3rd graders. All subjects just like
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This is my first . I am so excited to learn with everyone!
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Glad you found time to be here! Lol!
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Best night of the week! You'll love !
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Sarah here from Jersey, 5th grade
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Hi! I'm Abbi, a second grade teacher from Davenport, Ia. Excited for my first 👍🏽👍🏽
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oooh you picked an awesome one to start with!
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Danise here from ClassDojo! From SF, CA-- used to teach 1st grade!
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Well, duh! Wouldn't be anywhere else!
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Here from Little Rock Arkansas. Kinder teacher and techie too.
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Happy to have you tonight!
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Hi Chrissie! Thanks for joining :)
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Heeey Jenna! What's going on in SF?
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Miki, K-5 music, IL Finally am around for !
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So excited for you to join!! :) You’ll love it!
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Yay! Glad you picked this one!
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I'm great! How are things out in dojo land?
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Just sweating up a storm in our AC-less office!! First day of some real summer heat!
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Hi! I'm Michelle :) I teach 32 gifted and talented first grade mini monsters...all subjects. Psyched to share ideas tnt! 😊
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Wait?! No AC?? Unacceptable.
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Awesome!!! So glad you’re joining! :) Welcome!
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Super excited for tonight's !
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I am relating to this. With 27 kidddos! Thank goodness for Dojo! https://t.co/MEs8JYFDEY
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oooh you picked an awesome one to start with!
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Glad everyone is here!! It's going to be a fast paced chat w/ lots of sharing! Can't wait to get this started! Q1 in 1 minute!
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Hi Steph!! How's it going?
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Why hello there Jenna-ers.
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Great! awesome Day 1 today - now stoked for !
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Hey hey Gregg! How are you?
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Hi ! I'm a senior studying elementary Ed at MSU, excited to hear what everyone has to say :)
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A1 Messaging. Hands down. I love being able to keep in touch easily w/ Ps!
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Q1: The random button, of course!
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Great! Glad to be in AC for the night though! &humid=cranky
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Nice!! Glad you still have energy left! Haha
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A1:class story is my fave, parents love seeing what the kids are up to
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What is up Danise? Things good on your end?
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Yep!! Loving this warn SF weather- goodbye fog!
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5th gr teacher...11 years, taught all elementary grades, including tech and PE!
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A1: Messaging!!! I also love being able to change the behaviors. I changed all of mine to match our skills! 👍🏽
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A1: I just love messenger and class story!
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A1: Tough choice but my favorite feature would have to be the messaging as well. I need it!
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A1: I love the class story personally! I've been able to have Ps & Ss have deeper convos w/pictures & info from our class.
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A1: Hard one! But I really love school story so parents stay informed of what's going on.
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A1: class story - photography is a passion of mine - using it to share our day with families is huge for me!
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Hi Danise!!! So excited to participate in my first 🎉☺️ Thanks for hosting!
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Q1: I love the Class Story and so do my parents. It keeps everyone involved and has improved my home/school involvement so much!
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A1: Loved replacing my lengthy newsletter with Class Story!!
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Whoo hoo!! Glad you're here!
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Ca tech teacher jumping in late!!
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A1: favorite feature is connecting parents to their child in a meaningful way. Love it as a parent myself.
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More like Teacher of the Year jumping in!
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Never too late! Jump on in!
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I really stink at P communication. Dojo saves me!
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A1: I love the class story and how involved everyone can be
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amen sista, I used to write so much in my newsletter, now I'm down to half a page
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Exactly. My prof dev session this year was called Saving Trees and Sanity with . No more paper notes!
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Yes...it is great for that!
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Amazing name!! lol love it!
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Fav feature is the overall positive vibe - rewarding what's good
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Def prefer the messaging and growth mindset videos....kids and parents alike totally buyin!
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A1 Quick and easy parent communication. Parents have feedback up to the very second!
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Hi Jason! Hope you are doing well :)
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A1- class story is the best! It provides a portal to the classroom and parents feel like they are with their kids during the day!
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I love having actual communication with parents. I don't get to speak to them a lot in my position.
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Greetings! I'm a grade 2/3 teacher from Regina, SK. Canada.
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A1: As a classroom teacher, def the parent communication! As a librarian, positive reinforcement!
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A2: Our kids have Chromebooks and some have LearnPads but not sure research is great on LPs.
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A2: hard to beat Google Docs Research tool.
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A2: I use and do the "hard work" for them. At 8 & 9 years, I want to create my own safety net & parameters.
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A1: My favourite feature is the ability to change the behaviours to match classroom rules and procedures!
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Q2- my kids enjoy using the iPad and smartboard (Polyvision in my class)
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A1 LOVE growth mindset videos to the moon and back
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A2: google on the ipads - hard to teach 3rd graders how to google search but worth it in the lifelong skills earned
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Hey Glenn! Where are you in MI?
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A2: any good kid based research apps for ipads?
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A2: Our AEA offers a lot of great websites for grade-level appropriate research. It's wonderful!
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A2: Worldbook Online is our district's research tool of choice! As a librarian, I hope to expand its use!
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We use Chromebooks and iPads
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can class dojo create a "google" part of the app!
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A2: I really enjoy using the iPad and the different apps that it offers to help with research-google app makes it easy
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A2: we don't do a lot of research with my kiddos but I love and
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A2: On the level my kids enjoy my app. I pay each month and its costly but worth it.
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This is my first adventure! Finally remembered to show up!
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Usually when Ss do research, I have already linked the sites they can visit, they just have to find the info.
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AEA..hmmm...must be Iowa :-) I teach in the Quad Cities
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A2 is it bad I say Google? I mean they need to know how to navigate between credible and non credible sources.
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Just jump in and hold on! Lol! Glad you could make it!
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A2: iPads and Chromebooks
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Neat!! Can't wait to read! :)
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It isn't bad! They do need to learn how to learn to pick the credible sources out!
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A3 I love & ActivInspire!
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we work with it is an amazing experience!
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Google is number 1 in my class
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A3: I'm a fan of for my presentations. I want my Ss to be proactive & engaged w/my lessons & I can teach whole & small
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A3: The new Google Sites is pretty rad for presos/eportfolios.
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A3: I like Prezi for me and Google Slides for my Ss. Slides is easy to learn.
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A2: I use Pebble Go for research. It's great for younger elementary kids! It does cost money though...
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I'm not seeing the questions just a link
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A3: I am a big fan of good old or
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A2: iPads as devices. I like National Geographic for Kids for science assignments.
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A3 just got nearpod Love it
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A3: google slides - kids love making them for their presentations! great way to work on speaking standards, too!
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You get a certain # for free, so I keep recreating them ;)
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A3: I like using Prezi for creating presentations.
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A3: Google slides is very user friendly
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A3: Have used PowerPoint a lot, but also love to let the kids be creative and use things like iMovie to spice up presentarions
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We don't have presentations that require tech in music :-p I am really close to finally getting going after testing
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A3.2: I also like for use with my board
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A3: We love using Google Slides! So easy for Ss to use and really effective!
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A3: LOVE prezi, cute and engaging!
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A3: I also like using for math!👍🏽
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. Does having the kids give them self points disrupt your teaching
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A3: G Slides are dope just for the fact that it allows Ss to interact with preso instead of being a passive learner.
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I have 1 Ss who is in charge of giving pts on our ipad per my discretion. No interruption at all!
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Prezzi for sure! PowerPoint is ok introductory tool but with technology advancement, most students can do that in their sleep!
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Q3- I like PowerPoint. My mini monsters also use PowerPoint to present their independent IIM continent projects
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A3: Been digging the new Q&A feature in Slides as well. Great way to get audience involved.
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Keynote is great, also love Prezi! I also love a blank interactive board that gets filled up by whatever activity you’re doing :)
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Showing my preservice teachers how to do chats using They have 4 to do this semester
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I'll def check out some of these other suggested presentation suggestions! Thanks for the info guys
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I'm signed up but I haven't played with it yet
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A4 , all help deliver content in any area!
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A4 - I used Ted Ed a LOT when I was a teacher. Amazing videos that teach a variety of subjects
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Q4: What are some useful sites/apps for teaching your subject area?
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A4: I use: ...whoah. I like tech!
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A4: Twitter is pretty cool for this. I mean...like...we're using it and stuff right now.
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I like wonderbox and the staff all app for my kiddos also math aum
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A4: Flocabulary, BrainPop, YouTube
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Hello, all! I'm joining in late from East Tennessee
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A4: I love a lot to supplement and let the kiddos explore topics on there own
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A4 also google love and plickers
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A4: Loved using numberock to help with Math concepts
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All of the intewebs are used for teaching. Can we just say that?! lol
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Q4 For reading in lower grades I use starfall, spelling city and our school has Lexia which our S's seem to enjoy!
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Yes! I used BrainPOPJr. a ton when teaching 1st grade- love them!
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A4: , , News-o-matic, and Sushi Monster are some of my faves.
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Hi . Just got out of a meeting. Joe, math & STEM coach joining in
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A4: love the app bitsboard to teach reading for younger kids
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A4: the new Brain Pop has so much to offer!
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A4: , , and we use all of the other tools on like the randomizer and the timer!
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I just got my Certification in ! Woohoo!
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I use daily in my classroom, especially Google Classroom
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A4: I like Khan Academy. I like how it is organized by grades/content and the video clips are helpful for students.
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Grammar jammers and brain pop 😊
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A4: Loved having for my class last year! Snow day game changer for real!!!!
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A4: Def . Such a powerful resource for all learners. https://t.co/qDVMs3CArq
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Q4: What are some useful sites/apps for teaching your subject area?
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A4: I think YouTube is an amazing resource
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Love this question Bc I'm looking for good websites to use during my computer center during reading!
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Q5 coming up in 1 minute!
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A4: studyjams and learnzillion are amazing too!
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A4: There are so many! is one I discovered last year. Also
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How are you using weebly beyond blogging?
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Joining late! A4: I love & Ss r currently obsessed w
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Then, when the kids are gone I scour TpT for things I need more creativity with in case I have yet another tech issue. :-p
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Never heard of Grammar jammers. Sounds neat!
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A4 my whole course is on weebly with links embedded - my mobile teacher book
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If you have access to the new Google Sites, look into that. Pretty sick.
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A5 duh! Champtastic brain breaks!
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Q5: What is your favorite tech tool to use for "brain breaks" for your students?
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A5: I love YouTube and go noodle
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Stop motion animation and are awesome as well! https://t.co/2c4UwijBCz
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Joining late! A4: I love & Ss r currently obsessed w
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A5: I'm a fanatic! I always try to squeeze in some milkshake time w/my kids!
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I always love hearing the reply to this question too! Score! :)
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I launch a lot off my weebly webpage
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Things have been super busy w a math pilot and NGSS rollout How are you?
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A5: We watch Brain Games on Netflix. They are in segments, so quick and thought provoking!
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A5: hands down my fave especially
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A5: Either the water fountain or the bathroom work for this.
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Q5: Obviously Today was our first day of school and my students immediately asked when we were getting our brain break!
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Q4 has anyone used Storybird for writing?! It looks awesome but I'm skeptical to jump in as a 2nd grade teacher
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definitely empowers learners to take ownership of their own learning.
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My problem with youtube is ads. You never know when 50 shades is going to pop up.
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is right down the road from me, so occasionally, we get special visitors from HQ :D
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A5: - the 1st - 5th grade teachers and staff made our own PopSeeKo to welcome kids w/ today!!
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Always happy to see my buddy Joe! https://t.co/bCFcGQ6e9S
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Things have been super busy w a math pilot and NGSS rollout How are you?
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A5: Just Dance videos on YouTube kept my class of 5th graders going last year! Never a dull moment in our room!
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YES. Koo Koo Kangaroo 4 EVA!!!
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Right on. busy here as well. Getting our county wide digital badging project off the ground. Stoked about it.
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A5: is a great resource for body breaks.
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A4: How did we teach before ? My NEED for teaching apps: ,
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OHHH, I LOVE that show and never even thought to utilize as a brain break! Thanks for sharing!
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Ohh, cool! For students or teachers??
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A5: Since the Q asks for a tech tool, there's always ! Great resource. https://t.co/rYWzqImNpQ
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Q5: What is your favorite tech tool to use for "brain breaks" for your students?
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trying to connect new parents on and tweet in chat = !
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A5: of course!!!! We're obsessed with
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I didn't know that Netflix has brain games....I need to check them out. Thank you for sharing. https://t.co/h0AtTEcqAL
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A5: We watch Brain Games on Netflix. They are in segments, so quick and thought provoking!
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Love that show. I have so many on my DVR to watch
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I use those as my breaks often.
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I also use and put all my regular YouTubes into safe share first then give them an icon.
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Q5 Hands down, . Free with tons of videos that students LOVE!
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Heard of it, but haven't tried it.
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Yes! Love for teaching writing!
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Bahaaa! Then you are 50 shades of red?
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Storybird is fantastic for 2nd graders! Great way to enhance the writing process. https://t.co/PIVqK6RSyj
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Q4 has anyone used Storybird for writing?! It looks awesome but I'm skeptical to jump in as a 2nd grade teacher
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Q6: What is your favorite tech tool to use for test reviews? Why?
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A6 and are amazing for review! Esp. if you let Ss create some of the test q's!
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Quite a bit late, but glad to be here for
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I used when I taught in VA for 2 years. Forgot about it since returning 2 Pittsburgh! Thanks 4 reminder! Great tool!
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There are sites that remove ads when viewing YouTube. Chrome extensions that do the same thing too. https://t.co/Q1SmXwN5CZ
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My problem with youtube is ads. You never know when 50 shades is going to pop up.
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A6 getting repetitive and
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A6: to review for a test I use a free jeopardy maker.....
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We use all the day long. dudes need to be my besties. They already look like my friends.
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A6: - changed my unit reviews - kids LOVE it - and gives you the data right there.
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A6.2 Why? Because they're good enough, they're smart enough & doggone it, people like them!
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A6: I like using and I also enjoy making my own review games in SMART Notebook!
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A6: Interactive Achievement/Power Schools was our review for the district. But offered more relaxed practice
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A6: Socrative and Kahoot are good formative assessment tools
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A6: I enjoy . They have team/classic modes, cold and ghost modes and even a new way to quiz that I have yet to try!
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Glad you made it! Just jump in!
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A6: because it is engaging for students.
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Usually use interactive game activity I create in SMART
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A6 and are my two favorites
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A6: This is one I need help with! I'm that teacher that always plays Jeopardy as review (feel free to shame me now)
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Yeah...give it a whirl. The art alone get's Ss stoked and engaged in what they compose.
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A6 I'm a big fan of for test prep. They have a library of ?s or I can create my own. The data analysis tools are great
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No shame! I love playing Jeopardy!!
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Glad to be here. Sometimes it's hard for me to join bc of work schedule as instructional coach
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Q6 Plickers! Such a cool resource!
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A6: Ss squeal w/ excitement when I use ! Interactive "choose your own adventure" style Google Slides are great, too!
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I only plaay this with the volume off!
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Never heard of before - thanks for sharing! Excited to try it out!
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I <3 Office 365 :)...so useful with all apps available for the kids
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A 6.3: oh and great way to review and do formative assessments
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Jumping in late tonight! Kali from FL
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Badges? We don't need no stinking badges. 😊 Just kidding. That's awesome
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um hello! Jeopardy is amazing!
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and no matter what the volume goes UP but it's worth the engagement!
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No shame! You can find some other ideas tonight if you want! That's why we are here!
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A6 Always dig , the and . More for formative assessment.
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A6: I also use field trip
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A6: like everyone said, is awesome! Also use plus since I can create my own questions. Worth every penny!
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Have you submitted those to Smart Exchange for others to use?
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as long as students are engaged and learning, why not? 😉
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A7 Twitter and great chats like these give me tons of new tech ideas
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A7 PDs, Twitter, ISTE, Google, YouTube, all of the above.
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A7 if you use Google anything and are not already following - you need to follow her now.
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Q7: Where do you go to learn new tech skills and/or who do you follow/learn from?
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A7 My students are another HUGE resource - I ask what apps they’re using and how we can integrate them into learning
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A7 mypln and everywhere I can!!
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A7: I have learned the majority of my technology skills from following on Monday nights at 8 pm. Great PLN
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A7: I come to twitter for chats, also Facebook and youtube to find bloggers in my subject area
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A7: NJEA held Techstock this summer... excellent PD!
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A7: I have leaned a lot from Twitter. I have participated in conversations to learn from other educators.
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Q7- I run google searches for apps/tech based on my needs or canvass my techie buddies 😊
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Edcamps are a great resource, too!
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A7: edCamp is a great way to learn more from those who live it everyday! Helping to plan one again this fall
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Working on replacing former Windows work laptop so I can. Also a SEE trying to add content.
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A7: on Twitter chats, I go to edcamps, talk w/Ts, attend conferences and I PLAY A LOT on tech! :)
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A7: Google, Twitter chats, PDs
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Q7: from the one and onle and pinterest and teaching blogs
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it's a paid feature but my pta funded it. Plus brain breaks have built-in Q and create your own Q options!
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I love Pinterest, but can't help but feel like I'm becoming a virtual hoarder. I had to stop.
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A7 Twitter is my 1st stop for learning!
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A7 working on a masters in to sharpen my skills. Learn a ton from Twitter and blogs too
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We play jeopardy, too! Ss are engaged, reviewing important skills/concepts, AND having a blast! No shame there!
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Biggest tech thing I miss? bc we can't afford it anymore :( it was individually aligned to Ss needs.
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They are so fun & inspiring!
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BAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA https://t.co/kVP5SAMgSU
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I love Pinterest, but can't help but feel like I'm becoming a virtual hoarder. I had to stop.
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Seriously, could you IMAGINE walking in on the stuff you pin? Geez...
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Q7- the mentor/ambassador community also provides a wealth of resources and knowledge.
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I think a Pintrest hall of fame would be cool.
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A7: Twitter is SUCH a great resource! I also confide in my large team, all have different ideas, strengths, & knowledge of tools!
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A7: GAFE Summits are always great for edtech PD.
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A7 Free tech for teachers
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A7: Keeping in touch w/ Ts I've worked w/ in other districts is important, too! Great conversations are had!
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Definitely agree about edcamps. Great format for authentic discourse around PD.
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Q8: If you could have access to only ONE tech resource, what would it be?
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A7 - Twitter is a great place to connect/share ideas with each other — best resources are usually ones recommended by others! :)
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Pretty sure my husband has had it with my Twitter chats. He signed up as an Uber driver to fill the time.
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Whew. This is a doozy. https://t.co/OVqiIaAINx
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Q8: If you could have access to only ONE tech resource, what would it be?
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A7: I look forward to expanding my network and knowledge by pursuing my maters degree in near future!
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A8: I just don't think I can answer this! TOO MUCH PRESSURE!!!!!
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I do this too, because different districts use different systems
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A7: Check out training modules for ! What you can do w/ is MIND BLOWING!
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A8: I love the brain breaks and the Ss relationships
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I wouldn't. Differentiation & engagement require a menu of options!
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A8: Prob my iPhone. I NEED it.
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By the way, if you have Qs/need help with GAFE, tweet to &
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Q8- CD all the way!!! Has unified "village" needed to educate the children and offered parents a unique portal plus easy communic.
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A8: not sucking up here...dojo...honestly - connect w/ parents, share student work, behavior management, growth mindset!
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You sound like the kids! Lol!
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A8 most difficult ? Ever!
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A8: Nope. I can't I bow out on this! I love toooooo many!
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alllll day, everyyyy day https://t.co/byCxqHqO9u
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Q8: If you could have access to only ONE tech resource, what would it be?
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A8: That's a hard one! I would have to say just because I know my parents couldn't go without it now!
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Is it making you crumble inside?
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I agree for the class/parent engagement/communication tool!
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A8 CD helps build a community so that true learning is actually possible
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I have to agree. With the way CD is growing, think of all the other things they will offer in the future! https://t.co/eqGkk6ig1w
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A8: not sucking up here...dojo...honestly - connect w/ parents, share student work, behavior management, growth mindset!
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It is a cruel question indeed! Lol!
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I'm out! Gotta hit the gym!! Love to all my peeps!
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Gotta peace out of . Thanks for the awesome chat! :D Talk soon!!
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Gotta peace out of . Thanks for the awesome chat! :D Talk soon!!
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This was so much fun!! Does this happen every Wednesday?
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Yep! Every Wednesday at 4pm PT!! :)
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You make a great point! has changed SO MUCH since I started using it, what, 3 years ago?!?
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Yes it does! Same bat time, same bat channel!
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Thanks, all. My first chat on Twitter! Old dog learns new trick!
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See you guys and doll next week!
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Thanks for all the great ideas & resources tonight!
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Wow! That was a fast hour! Thanks everyone for joining! Don't forget to follow each other and build your PLN!
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Thanks for hosting an amazing
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Huge thank you to for moderating tonight!! And thanks to EVERYONE who joined!! :) <3 this PLN
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A8 They're all great for diff reasons!!But currently, CD-BOY behav. expectations & growth mindset goodness https://t.co/Q6PfBBgis0
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As always, remember to follow people you don’t already after tonight’s - great way to build your PLN!
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G-nite ! You guys are gr8!
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Thanks for moderating!! Loved it-- ciao!! :)
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Awesome chat and monster friends! I'm hooked and Thank you for all the awesome tools/ideas you guys shared!
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Thanks for joining, Michelle :)
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Yes, that's the one I've used before. There are others too.
