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To assist with classroom management, I started using an app named Class Dojo. The app assists with documenting both students positive and negative behaviors. The design of the app allows the students and parents to get connected via email or app, and they are able to view their behavior daily. I assign a responsible student to manage the program during class by utilizing my iPad to make the proper behavior notations. Do you think it is fair to allow students who have been proven to be responsible the opportunity to make such documentation with teacher supervision?
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Class Dojo is a great way to document student behavior and communicate with parents. I believe that every teacher should use Class Dojo in order to handle the different behaviors that occur within the classroom. However, I believe that either the teacher or an instructional assistant should be the only person who manages the program. When the teacher gives a student the responsibility of recording other students' behavior, many problems can arise. The students should not be given an opportunity to document the their peers behavior, regardless of how responsible the student is. The students' documentation and communication between the teacher and parents should be confidential. It is great that you are giving your responsible students certain jobs, but this is one job that the only the teacher should have.