Description of Technologies Classdojo is an online messaging, motivational platform and app designed by Stanford University's PERTS lab. Classdojo was designed to help students develop a growth mindset around mathematics ( ClassDojo, 2016) . The platform supports students’ growth mindset and students’ social-emotional growth through powerful videos on facing challenges, overcoming anxiety, and the power of making and learning from mistakes. ePals platform is a global community that allows students and teachers to interact with other classrooms worldwide. Students practice safe online etiquette while they interact with other students ( Cricket Media Inc., 2016). The platform allows students to connect with cultures they might not otherwise have access to. Open Educational Resources (OER) Commons is a free digital library for educators. On ORE, educators can access, edit, and share resources ( Prescott, 2019). These resources range in content area and grade levels. ORE provi...
If what we do in the classroom matters, then our first step is making sure our students feel safe, seen, and loved.