ClassDojo is mainly used by teachers and schools to communicate with families and manage classroom behavior. It lets teachers send messages, share photos or videos from class, and give students positive feedback or points for behavior.

Quick Scoop

  • Home-school communication: Teachers can message parents and share updates from the classroom.
  • Behavior tracking: Teachers can award or subtract points for actions like teamwork, participation, or following class rules.
  • Class updates: Schools can post stories, photos, videos, and announcements for families to see.
  • Student portfolios: Some versions let students save work and learning progress in a digital portfolio.
  • Translation support: Messages can be translated into many languages, which helps families who speak different languages.

In practice

A teacher might use ClassDojo to post a photo from a science activity, message a parent about homework, and give a student points for helping a classmate. So, in plain terms, it is a classroom communication and behavior management app.

Bottom line

If you want the shortest answer: ClassDojo helps teachers stay in touch with parents and encourage good student behavior.