ClassDojo a must!

 

ClassDojo a must!

 

Technology

Strand: Digital Technologies

Sub-strand: Knowledge and Understanding/Digital Systems

Year 4 Content Descriptor: Digital systems and peripheral devices are used for different purposes and can store and transmit different types of data (ACTDIK007)

ClassDojo is a behaviour management tool that aspires to create a positive classroom using technology. It is a communication application that reaches parents/caregivers at home, work, on their android/Iphone or email. It allows sudents and teachers to send messages, pictures and videos as well as assigned positive and negative points in which the students receive.

I believe this is a great technological application that encourages positive behaviour and ensures that the lines of communication between the teachers, parents and the students stay open and are accessible for everyone. It creates a positive support network for the students, parents and teachers.

Resource site: www.classdojo.com/

Kahoot!

Kahoot!

 

Subject: Digital Technology

Year: 4, 5 and above

Strand: Digital Technology Processes and Production skills

Sub-strand: Collect, sort, interpret and visually represent different types of data using soft are to manipulate data for a range of purposes (ACTDIP016)

Resource link: http://kahoot.it/ or   http://getkahoot.com

 

Kahoot is a game-based learning technology platform that creates and develops quizzes, discussions and surveys. It helps to develop independence as well as encourage social skills through collaboration and team-work.  Using the many activities students can improve understanding and develop topic specific knowledge, in a fun, interactive way. The game-like student-response tool adapts to all skill levels as it can be changed and modified to suit all ages. Students are able to connect with each other and even other class mates from around the globe. To further extend on this students can create their own Kahoot, this can be used as a formative/summative assessment and can be a fun creative way to test their knowledge and skills. It can be used across all learning areas and I believe it is a vital tool for teachers moving forward. It incorporates Technology and enables educators to take a holistic approach to teaching and gain  insight into their students; what they know and what they need to know.