ClassDojo
Build a wonderful classroom community.
Overview
ClassDojo is a communication app for elementary school teachers, parents, and students. Teachers use it to build a positive culture by encouraging students for skills like 'Working hard' and 'Being curious'. They can also share photos, videos, and messages about what's happening in the classroom through the Class Story and Portfolios features. While not a traditional LMS, its Portfolios allow students to share work and teachers to assign activities, giving it LMS-like functionality for younger grades.
✨ Key Features
- Positive feedback points for skills and values
- Class Story for sharing classroom moments
- Digital student portfolios
- Direct messaging with parents (with translation)
- Activity creation and assignment
- School-wide communication features
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on building positive classroom culture and community
- Gamified points system for behavior feedback
- Extremely simple and easy to use for teachers and parents
- Free for schools
Unique Value: Provides a simple, free, and positive way to connect teachers with students and parents to build amazing classroom communities.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used in over 95% of U.S. elementary and middle schools for communication and community building.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High school classrooms
- Schools needing a comprehensive LMS with a gradebook, assessments, and curriculum management
🏆 Alternatives
More focused on communication and behavior than Seesaw or Google Classroom, which are more academically focused. It is not a full-featured LMS.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (NA tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: All core features for teachers, parents, and students are free.
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