Intros! We're a diverse team full of some pretty amazing people here at ClassDojo. Engineers, designers, even former elementary and middle school teachers. We're all honored to get to be a small part of the amazing things you do in classrooms each day β€οΈ #dojochat
Hi! My name is Kelli from Texas! I am an IST and work with students grades 1 -4 who struggle in reading and math. I'm also a grad students and taking part of Twitter chats is an assignment...I'm new at this! #READ5305#dojochat
Hi I'm Hannah! I am from Texas and I'm a fourth grade teacher! I have had some experience using dojo but always with younger students. How well does it work with students that are in older grades like 4th? #dojochat#READ5305
Hi! My name is Kelli from Texas! I am an IST and work with students grades 1 -4 who struggle in reading and math. I'm also a grad students and taking part of Twitter chats is an assignment...I'm new at this! #READ5305#dojochat
Ive used Dojo through 8th grade and they loved it. I didnt use as much of the visual cues, but auditory reminders worked very well with my students. #dojochat
A1: one of my students was put into foster care earlier this year and left my school. I was devistated, then an employee from my school adopted him and he came back. I was elated. :-D #dojochat
A1: one of my students was put into foster care earlier this year and left my school. I was devistated, then an employee from my school adopted him and he came back. I was elated. :-D #dojochat
A1: I loved how so many parents encouraged their children to read at home, and would send pictures to me. It made not only me proud, but the parents and the children as well!! #dojochat
A1: My 3rd grade Ss collaborated via GHO with 8th grade buddies. At the end of the quarter the buddies wrote a children's book with their 3rd grader as the super hero. It. Was. Magical. #dojochat
A1 Great moments from our school year: coming back to school after our fires, watching my kinders learn English and learning we received a magnet grant: #dojochat
A1: I loved how so many parents encouraged their children to read at home, and would send pictures to me. It made not only me proud, but the parents and the children as well!! #dojochat
A student wrote me a note and told me that I have had an incredible influence on her life...she is in 3rd grade...I do not even have her as a student! Melted my heart! #READ5305#dojochat
A1: Completing final assessments on my kids and seeing all the growth they have made! They built up their confidence in reading and working with others! #dojochat#READ5305
I can hardly keep up with all the awesome that is being shared here, fingers are flying across the keyboard to send you all β€οΈ I see a LOT of passion here #dojochat
One memorable moment was having my students participate in Hoops for Heart- the students raised money for cardiovascular diseases and it was motivating to see their passion for giving to others. #sbpdchat#dojochat
And it only gets better β€οΈ My one big regret is not reflecting and journaling more, because so much happens, you don't want to forget all those amazing moments #dojochat
A2: I'm a teacher because it's my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm a #dojochat teacher because it helps me take care of a bunch of details so I can FOCUS on my passion!
A2: I'm a teacher because it's my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else. I'm a #dojochat teacher because it helps me take care of a bunch of details so I can FOCUS on my passion!
A2: I am a teacher because I love my students, I love to learn and share my love of learning, and I want to make sure the next generation feels loved and included, no matter their disability. #dojochat
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A2: I am a teacher because I love my students, I love to learn and share my love of learning, and I want to make sure the next generation feels loved and included, no matter their disability. #dojochat
**gif is me reading all these #dojochat tweets**
A2: I want to help educate our future and inspire students to be life long readers/learners. Dojo was an awesome resource for communicating and for classroom management! #dojochat#READ5305
A2: Because nothing else on earth is more rewarding, challenging, tiring or worth it! Even when teaching is hard...at then end of the day I have had the amazing opportunity to influence at least one student! Day. Made. #READ5305#dojochat
A2: Teaching my stuffed animals and dolls for years became boring, so I decided to be a real teacher instead π Being a ClassDojo teacher is the easiest way for me to connect w/ parents #dojochat
A2: I am a teacher beacuse teaching is the most rewarding job there is! It is definitely hard work but watching your students grow as learners and seeing the lightbulb go off is the most rewarding thing in my opinion. #dojochat#READ5305
Q2: I always wanted to be teach or be a counselor. Teaching in the district I teach in I get to be be both. I have always loved seeing children grow academically and morally. Knowing that I can share some positive light in childrenβs lives is what keeps me going. #dojochat
A2: Because nothing else on earth is more rewarding, challenging, tiring or worth it! Even when teaching is hard...at then end of the day I have had the amazing opportunity to influence at least one student! Day. Made. #READ5305#dojochat
A2: I am a teacher because I want to share my passion for what I love ( Sports & Physical Activity) with others (my students). I want to give students a positive experience in PE class. A positive experience now is more likely to be physically active later. #sbpdchat#dojochat
A2: I am a teacher beacuse teaching is the most rewarding job there is! It is definitely hard work but watching your students grow as learners and seeing the lightbulb go off is the most rewarding thing in my opinion. #dojochat#READ5305
A2: I'm a teacher because I want to live in a world full of readers and thinkers and dreamers! We are changing the world, one kiddo at a time.
#READ5305#dojochat
A2: Iβm a teacher because it is the only thing Iβve ever wanted to be. Iβm a Dojo teacher because Dojo makes my job easier, richer, and more connected to my studentsβ families. #dojochat
A2: Iβm a classdojo teacher because itβs honestly one of the only ways I can communicate with the parents. They speak Spanish only and I donβt. Using dojo we can all translate what we want to say. Itβs so amazing!!! #dojochat
A2 I struggled as a student - only scholarship kid at private school. Teachers poured into me and I wanted to pay it back. #theysavedme#encouragement#dojochat
A2: I started teaching because my personal children had such a love of learning. They had some really great teachers. I use ClassDojo because parents are often more willing to communicate via the app. Some parents really do not like coming to school. π #dojochat
A4: My other passion is child psych. I'd love to work as a restorative justice facilitator in schools. In my spare time, I want a big sailboat with a full crew to sail me where ever I want to go! #dojochat
I would work in teacher recruitment! I've represented my county on four out-of-state trips and there is nothing like speaking directly with passionate educators who are beginning their journey! #dojochat
A3: I would still teach and coach. I'd just be able to do it without worrying how to pay for supplies or getting sports equipment. It could just happen. I could make the learning environment I want my kids to have. #dojochat
So cool to see so many ideas that you could actually do along with teaching... what's stopping you?! We'd buy your book, stay at your Bed and Breakfast, visit you as a Disney Princess! π #dojochat
Q3: If I had more free time, I would want to be a foster parent. I donβt have much free time though with two kids at home and 22 in the classroom β€οΈβ€οΈ #dojochat
I would want to be a shoe model because shoe shopping is my favorite thing to do in the world and I love sporting some fun new shoes! #dojochat#READ5305
A3: I would probably work with (tutor) some of our more challenging students. They often require smaller classes, more time to complete assignments, esteem building and some additional services. #dojochat
I'd own a little tea room or cafe. I'd bake fresh pastries every day and we would have afternoon tea. For now, I bake for my school kids and my personal daughter!
#READ5305#dojochat
Q4... spoiler alert: something fun is coming to parent inboxes this summer π We'll tell Mentors in our Facebook Community all about it soon! π https://t.co/sQmMZXwECW
A4: I encourage them to write me actual physical letters. I always write back within a day or two. The kids love getting mail and they get to flex their writing brain. #dojochat
A4: I encourage them to write me actual physical letters. I always write back within a day or two. The kids love getting mail and they get to flex their writing brain. #dojochat
A4: our school provides a free camp and summer school program. I send Home packets hoping to keep them busy. Plus their end of the year gift is going to be their own Magic Treehouse book. #dojochat
A4: I'm teaching a Literacy Camp this summer to keep my kiddos reading and thinking. It's all about books, community, and fun! My kids are loving it!
I also gave each of my kids 10 or so books to read this summer. #bookowners#READ5305#dojochat
I encourage students to stay active- swimming, bike riding, running. I also coach cross country and work with those students during the summer with workouts and running. #sbpdchat#dojochat
A4: our school provides a free camp and summer school program. I send Home packets hoping to keep them busy. Plus their end of the year gift is going to be their own Magic Treehouse book. #dojochat
A5: I try to spend several days there after school gets out in June to PURGE and reorganize. I take July mostly off. August the game is back on! #dojochat
I'm not sure if this would work, but I want to try to open a google classroom for my class and update it with fun activities that the kiddos can do over the summer to keep their brains going! #dojochat#READ5305
Q4: I am tutoring some of my past students this summer! We are exploring different texts to help improve reading skills and improve their love for reading. #dojochat#READ5305
I'm not sure if this would work, but I want to try to open a google classroom for my class and update it with fun activities that the kiddos can do over the summer to keep their brains going! #dojochat#READ5305
A5: Not permitted. The building is closed until 2 weeks before school starts. I usually go in 2-3 days the week before and set up. I try to get as much done now as I can, so Iβm ready for September. #dojochat
Q5: When I was teaching, I typically went in a week after school released and a couple weeks before we started back up. In my current position...every week day. #12monthemployee#consulting#wheredsummergo#dojochat
Such a great idea- I would love to hear from my students about how active they are. I do try to attend their sporting events when asked. #sbpdchat#dojochat
A5: Our classroom (I share it with 2 other ISTs) was in a portable last year...moving inside for next year! WooHoo! So, not much this summer since it's in transition! #dojochat#READ5305
A5: Not permitted. The building is closed until 2 weeks before school starts. I usually go in 2-3 days the week before and set up. I try to get as much done now as I can, so Iβm ready for September. #dojochat
I go back a few times a week to use the gym space (basketball) and weight equipment. Other than that - I spend my summers with my kids at the pool and traveling as much as we can. #sbpdchat#dojochat
I go back a few times a week to use the gym space (basketball) and weight equipment. Other than that - I spend my summers with my kids at the pool and traveling as much as we can. #sbpdchat#dojochat
Ask for help!! Donβt hesitate to ask. You donβt have to pretend that you already know everything! (Assuming it is a healthy work environment) and run from Negative Nancyβs like your hair is on fire!! #dojochat#dojosquad
Ask for help!! Donβt hesitate to ask. You donβt have to pretend that you already know everything! (Assuming it is a healthy work environment) and run from Negative Nancyβs like your hair is on fire!! #dojochat#dojosquad
A6 If I could change anything it would be to find more reasons to laugh. I can be too serious and stressed at times. Laughing is my favorite. #dojochat
Q6: Only one thing? Can I say I would go to ISTE?? I need to figure out a way to organize all my conferencing and small group work for reading workshop.
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Don't try to do too much in the beginning. And have the kids make things to help spice up your room instead of decorating the whole thing yourself. π #READ5305
A6: I would use more technology with the kids. I use dojo with the parents and reading A-Z with the kids, but I need to get out of my comfort zone and let them try more things on our chrome books. Time to be a full blown future ready classroom #dojochat
A6: I would try to stay more organized when it comes to paperwork (I've always been bad at this, but I am slowly improving.) I hope next year I don't end up like this again #dojochat
Q6 I am going to get rid of the word wall. Itβs overwhelming to look at. Will give Sβs 1:1 portable word walls for their seats. Individualizing the words they need. I teach 1st grade #dojochat
Use technology more I created a webpage for a soccer unit and the students were able to view videos with techniques. Showed the schedule for the unit and other tools. I'd like to create them for all units next year- keeps parents and students involved. #sbpdchat#dojochat
A6: I have always struggled with positive reinforcement rather than punishment! My goal is to try and use more positive reinforcements in my classroom! #dojochat#READ5305
I get this SO much. I did it every year and I swear kids NEVER used it, either on the wall or in their binders. If you recognize it doesn't work, more power to you in making changes! πππ #dojochat
Q6 I am going to get rid of the word wall. Itβs overwhelming to look at. Will give Sβs 1:1 portable word walls for their seats. Individualizing the words they need. I teach 1st grade #dojochat
A5: a few times to revamp the layout and make it more student-centered. I like to have it ready to go before preplanning so I can spend what little free time we get sharing the @ClassDojo love with new peeps! #dojochat
Q7: To place resources together with technology tools for easy access to support my teachers' needs. My goal is to make their lives easier in the classroom. #padlet#google#screencastify#dojochat
A7: my goal is to get moved into my house completely before the end of June. My goal for July is to go out with my husband as much as possible #dojochat
A7: lots of PD, (digital learning conference is tomorrow!), volunteering on the bookmobile, reading for fun, and taking a weeklong trip to San Fran in July! Hopefully Iβll be able to visit DojoHQ! #dojochat
A7 just finished reading Educated which was UNREAL. Goals: Go to #ISTE2018, work in @khanacademy (trying to complete every math class) and learn Swift, and Python also #dojochat
Q7: To place resources together with technology tools for easy access to support my teachers' needs. My goal is to make their lives easier in the classroom. #padlet#google#screencastify#dojochat
A7: This summer I will move into a new apartment, read as many books as possible, and go somewhere on vacation (but not sure where). They aren't fully formed goals yet. LOL #READ5305#dojochat
A7: To start off the year strong as a new teacher! To embrace every student with love and respect. To always look for the positives no matter what! Someone once told me to find something positive about every child no matter what! #dojochat#READ5305
#dojochat A7: Really, really focus on learning more conversational Spanish. I stumbled my way to 2 great relationships with ESL students. Want more of that.
A8: THANK YOU! Parents from three years ago still sing my praises due to the constant communication. You help me build my classroom community and form lasting relationships with families. #feelthelove#dojochat
Q8: Thank you! You have no idea the impact you had within my classroom. Ive been the teacher where the "behavior kids" go, and you simplified my every day life. #dojochat
Personal- visit one new place a week with my kids. Starting with Norway in 2 weeks. Professional- Start working on those Unit webpages for next year. - summer always go so fast. #sbpdchat#dojochat
I'm going to go with @CaitClassDojo and it has nothing to do with who is behind the Twitter right now π and it's pure goofy dancing right, as pictured in that GIF? Totally Caitlin. #dojochat
In reply to
@jellison23, @CaitClassDojo, @mklamba, @jenna_kleine, @CaitClassDojo
We can't thank you enough for hanging out with us each Wednesday, sharing your wisdom, being a part of the #dojofam π Best #PLN around! π See you in the fall #dojochat π
#dojochat A8: Seriously- thank you!!! The translation feature was a game changer. I was able to communicate with a mother threatened with deportation. Thankfully their story had a happy βendingβ. I want to support more fams going through this.Couldnβt do it without @classdojo
A8:I would like to thank you for making a program where I can communicate with my parents. This is my 11th year teaching and because of DOJO I feel as if I connected with my parents more this year then ever. Itβs so important to show parents what their kids so in class #dojochat
We can't thank you enough for hanging out with us each Wednesday, sharing your wisdom, being a part of the #dojofam π Best #PLN around! π See you in the fall #dojochat π
