How to customize your student's avatars

Introduction

Customizing student avatars is an excellent way to engage your pupils and allow them to take ownership of their behavior in the classroom. As a teacher using Class Dojo, you can personalize the avatars in your classroom, making them feel more connected to their learning environment.

Why Customize Student Avatars?

Avatars are a fun and creative way for students to express themselves within their classroom. While you will see the customized avatars on your screen, each student will still see their personalized monster avatar on their own account. The class avatar is specifically tailored to your classroom, while each student's monster can accompany them wherever they go in Class Dojo.

Getting Started

Before you customize avatars, follow these steps:

Gather Images: Search for and save images that you want to use for your avatars. These can include cartoon characters, superheroes, or even photos of your students. One of the most popular options is using Class Dojo monsters, which can be dressed in various outfits.
Organize Your Images: For easier access, consider organizing your images by theme and saving them in separate folders.

Customizing Avatars

To start customizing avatars, follow these steps:

Access Class Dojo: On your Class Dojo page, click on the options icon in the top right corner and select "Edit Class."
Select a Student: Start with the first student on your list. Going in order helps you track which avatars you've customized already.
Change Avatar: Click on the student’s current avatar. Select the blue Class Dojo monsters bar to change their avatar to a pre-made Class Dojo monster. You can pick from various options like critters or Halloween-themed monsters.
Upload Custom Images:
- Click the blue dropdown again (it may still read "Halloween").
- Scroll to the bottom and select "Create New Set."
- Name your set (e.g., "Superheroes") and click "Create Monster Set."
- Click on "Upload Monsters" to browse your documents for the saved images. You can select multiple images by holding down the shift key, uploading up to 10 images at a time.
- Click "Open" to load your avatars, and then select “Upload 10 Files” to finalize the upload.
Select and Save: After uploading, you can choose any of the newly uploaded avatars for the student and click "Done." Once you select the avatar, be sure to click "Save."
Repeat the Process: Continue this process for each student until all avatars have been customized.

Benefits of Customized Avatars

Students love seeing their custom avatars, making this an entertaining and motivating classroom incentive. Once you upload a set of avatar images, they will be available for your current and future classes, allowing for continuous engagement.

Conclusion

Enjoy customizing and implementing these fun avatars for your classroom. They not only enhance the learning environment but also foster a sense of ownership among students.

Keywords

Customization
Student avatars
Class Dojo
Engagement
Ownership
Upload images
Create monster set

FAQ

Q: Can I use my own images for student avatars?
A: Yes, you can use images like cartoons, photos, or any themed images you prefer for student avatars.

Q: Will students see the custom avatars on their accounts?
A: No, while the avatars are changed on your screen, students will only see their personalized monster as their avatar.

Q: How many images can I upload at once?
A: You can upload up to 10 images at a time. If you need to upload more, you can do so in subsequent steps.

Q: Can the custom avatars be reused for future classes?
A: Yes, once you upload a set of avatar images, they will be available for your current and future classes.

Q: How does customizing avatars help in the classroom?
A: It enhances student engagement and allows them to feel more connected to their classroom, promoting ownership of their behavior.