ClassDojo is a popular classroom management app used by teachers to encourage positive student behaviors. The app allows teachers to give students points for displaying positive behaviors, helping to reinforce good conduct. However, sometimes teachers may assign points too hastily or want to remove points that were given in error. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to delete and remove behavior points in the ClassDojo app.
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Understanding the ClassDojo Points System
Before learning how to remove points, it’s important to understand how the ClassDojo points system works.
- Teachers create customized “skills” reflecting values and behaviors they want to encourage, like “Teamwork”, “Participation”, or “Perseverance”.
- Students can then earn positive points every time they display these skills. The points accumulate over time.
- Teachers can also take away points for problem behaviors.
- Points provide feedback to students on their conduct and progress. Teachers and parents can view reports with details on points earned.
When and Why to Remove Points
There are a few situations when a teacher may want to delete points:
- Incorrectly assigned. Sometimes points can be given too hastily before the situation is fully understood. Removing these incorrect points fixes the record.
- Change of heart. After reflection, the teacher decides the behavior did not warrant a point deduction. Removing the points gives the student a clean slate.
- Encourage moving on. Deleting points related to a past incident can encourage students to move forward positively.
- Technical issues. Glitches with the app may cause incorrect points. Removing these keeps the records accurate.
- Start fresh. At the start of a term, teachers may clear all points to give students a fresh beginning.
Deleting Individual Points
Teachers have full control over points. Here is how to remove points from individual students:
On the ClassDojo Website
- Log into your teacher account and open your class.
- Click the student’s avatar to open their profile.
- Below their points graph, click “View Report”.
- Find the point you want to delete and click the dropdown arrow.
- Select “Remove Feedback” and confirm to delete the point.
On the Android/iOS App
- Open the app and select the student.
- Tap “View Report”.
- Swipe left on the point to display the “Remove” option.
- Tap “Remove” and confirm to delete the point.
Note that deleting points through the website or app is permanent. However, points removed within 5 minutes can be undone.
Resetting the Entire ClassDojo Points System
Sometimes teachers prefer to do a complete reset of all student points. This gives the class a fresh start for positive behaviors. Here is how to reset the points:
On the ClassDojo Website
- Go to your class and click the settings icon ⚙️.
- Select “Reset Student Points”.
- Confirm by clicking “Yes, reset all points”.
On the Android/iOS App
- Tap the three lines ☰ menu icon to open the side menu.
- Choose “Reset Student Points”.
- Confirm by tapping “Reset”.
Resetting deletes all existing student points. It does not modify your skills or class values. Students start fresh with 0 points the next day.
Best Practices When Removing Points
When deleting points, keep these best practices in mind:
- Be transparent. Explain to students why points are being removed.
- Use sparingly. Don’t remove points routinely or students may dismiss the system.
- Reinforce expectations. Remind students of class values when points are reset.
- Move forward positively. Focus on encouraging good behavior going forward.
Conclusion
The ClassDojo points and feedback system provides a great way for teachers to monitor and encourage student conduct. However, mistakes can happen when assigning points. Thankfully, the ClassDojo app empowers teachers with tools to remove points from individual students or reset the entire class. Use these point deletion features judiciously and communicate transparently. With an effective system centered around positive skills and values, ClassDojo can help classrooms thrive.
