Class Dojo and

Classroom
Surveillance
10 Emerging Ethical Policy Issue
Dilemmas
Introduction
Class Dojo is a popular online tool that,
recording in the classroom, scores
children on their behavior and share
that in the class, as well the parent it is
also promote positive students'
character and tradition in the
classroom by tracking the students in
terms of their act and work.
What is the Emerging ethical Dillema all
about ?

The emerging ethical dilemma

surrounding in the ClassDojo and
classroom surveillance revolves
around privacy concerns and the
potential for excessive monitoring of
students.
 Define what is Class Dojo and
Classroom Surveillance
ClassDojo is a popular online tool that, through
recording in the classrrom, scores children on thier
behaivior, and then shared that with the class, as well as
parents. The system’s company says it is meant to foster
positive behavior in the classroom, but pundits raise
more that a few concerns.
 How Class Dojo works?

Is a 100% free, digital student portfolio that allows

students to share classwork with their teachers and
family, Students can add to their portfolio using
Chromebooks, laptops, and iOS/Android devices.
Teachers can view and approve student work on
Portfolios using any device!
 Societal implications of Class Dojo
and Classroom Surveillance

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Intensification and Potential infringement on
normalization of student children's privacy and
surveillance. data security.
Intensification and normalization of
student surveillance.
a school-based social media
platform, incorporates a gamified
behavior-shaping function that
collects and records student data.
Potential infringement on children's
privacy and data security.
Class Dojo's data collection
practices have raised concerns
about the harvesting of data
about children.
Classroom surveillance through platforms like Class Dojo
can create a performative classroom culture, where
students' actions and behaviors are transformed into
recorded and shared data.
 In the face of this Delimma, why is it important to
study STS?

Studying Science and Technology Studies (STS) is important

when looking at tools like Class Dojo and classroom
surveillance. STS helps us understand how these
technologies affect society by considering their social,
cultural, and historical context. It helps us think about the
right and wrong aspects, who has power, and if some people
are treated unfairly. STS also helps us see how different
people, like teachers and students, feel about these tools.
 Why is it important to question the moral
and ethical issues surrounding innovation in
science and technology?

Questioning the moral and ethical issues surrounding

innovation in science and technology is essential to
ensure that advancements align with ethical standards,
protect human rights, minimize risks, promote social
justice, and maintain public trust in these advancements.
 Why is it important to question the moral
and ethical issues surrounding innovation in
science and technology?

Examples:
Privacy and Data Protection
Informed Consent
Power Imbalances
Psychological and Emotional Impact
Equity and Accessibility
 The security of information on platforms like Class
Dojo relies on robust encryption and secure data
storage practices implemented by the platform's
developers. However, no system is entirely immune
to hacking.

Can the information be

hacked?
How is good behavior
quantified/defined?
Quantifying and defining good behavior can
vary across contexts, but it often involves
establishing specific criteria aligned with
societal norms, cultural values, or
organizational expectations. In educational
settings, tools like Class Dojo might use criteria
such as participation, cooperation, and
adherence to classroom rules to quantify good
behavior.
Does it Promote Anxiety/
Shame among Students?

The use of behavior-tracking tools like Class Dojo has

been criticized for its potential to inadvertently
promote anxiety or shame among students. Publicly
displaying individual behavior scores can create a
sense of comparison and competition, potentially
leading to feelings of inadequacy or embarrassment for
students with lower scores.