Class Dojo & Tally Pad: iPad Apps for Elementary (& ML)
Class Dojo
Class Dojo is a behavior tracking app primarily aimed at Elementary and Middle Level students. It allows real-time tracking of behaviors in class. It also has the ability to track behavior over time and show a breakdown of behaviors over time.
The image on the right shows the interface where teachers track both positive and negative behaviors throughout a class period.
The image on the right shows the interface where teachers track both positive and negative behaviors throughout a class period.
Behaviors come with default settings but can be customized to fit the needs of teachers or specific courses. Additionally, teachers can share "classes" of students so that student behaviors can be tracked throughout different classes.
Watch the following tutorial for more information. If you use Class Dojo, please comment below on how you use it and how it is working for you. Class Dojo is installed on the classroom iPads at Eagle View but can be installed at the ML (or HS) if requested.
Tally Pad
Tally Pad is an iPad app that acts as a flexible counting tool for teachers. It allows teachers to keep track of points or a score during a class. Teachers can also use it as a tool for working with money, counting, budgeting, voting or as a rubric scorer.
Take a look at the images below to see the various way Tally Pad can be configured. If you need to count during a class or keep track of points, Tally Pad is a simple and fast app that will likely meet your needs.
Please take a look at the video tutorial below to learn more. If you use Tally Pad, please share below in the comments what you use it for and how it works for you. Eagle View but can be installed at the ML if requested.
