Classcraft: Evaluation Rubric "To Be or Not to be Recommended"

It would be absurd for me not to scruntinize every area of  Classcraft to determine if it is classroom ready. Below is my honest evaluation of Classcraft and if it is classroom worthy.
Description: Classcraft is an online and app-based fantasy-themed behavior and learning-management platform with a role-playing game (RPG) theme. It comes with a mobile app and Classcraft is student-centered, so it's designed to generate a consistent flow of high-fidelity data that provides clear insights into student behavior and school culture. Most importantly, it shows you what's working and what should be improved. An online app-based fantasy themes behaviour and learning management platform with a role-playing game theme.
Vendor:  Shawn, Devin and Lauren Young 

Notes on Use: Designed to promote student participation, this technology incorporates games for participants to level up, collaborate in teams, and earn rewards within real-world simulations. This technology allows students and teachers to engage in their lessons through a creative and modern learning. Classcraft is student-centered, so it's designed to generate a consistent high flow of high-fidelity data that provides clear insights into student behaviour or student culture. Most importantly, it shows you what's working and what should be improved. The most effective behavior support is preventative and data-driven.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE EVALUATION RUBRIC

Software: Classcraft is a learning management software designed to help teachers and educational institutions manage students, assessments, curriculum, and more using interactive learning, gamification, and analytics. That most effective behavior support is preventative and data-driven,hence one of the best classroom management programs that there is. It offers a limited number of features which are: motivating classroom management, customizable characters (limited), as well as parent features and messaging. 

 

EVALUATION CRITERIA

SOFTWARE FEATURES	1 Poor	2 Below Average	3 Average	4 Above Average	5 Excellent	Score
Installation Instructions	Minimum or missing installation instructions	Instructions are difficult to follow	Instructions fairly clear and complete	Clear and user-friendly instructions	Step by steps instructions available online	5
Site Licensing Provisions	No licensing available	Somewhat expensive and/or  limited site licensing	Site licensing available at reasonable cost	Low licensing rate for educators	Multiple educators may use without a fee	5
Technical Provisions	No toll free telephone or online support available	No local support or online support. Phone support available for an hourly rate	Local support and phone support available for moderate fee. Limited online support	Local tech help is available for a few hours per day, no-charge phone support. Online support is available	Local help and to free phone support readily available at no charge. 24 hours online support	4
Ease of Update	No provision for updates	Must purchase new versions; most data will transfer to new version	Updates for less than cost of new versions; data transferable	Minimal fee for updates; data fully compatible	Free updates available online; seamless transfer of data	5
Tutorials	No tutorials provided	Tutorials may be ordered for free	Limited tutorial provided online	Online tutorials provided	Extensive online and video tutorials provided	4
Multiple Platforms	Works on only one operating system	Although purchased for one platform, versions for other platforms may be purchased	Program will run on multiple operating systems; features may vary with platform	Program will run on multiple operating systems; features may similar but not identical	Program will run on multiple operating systems with consistent features across platforms	5
Student Report Capabilities	Can record and report out data only in form they were entered	Reports can be modified so only the data re reported out	Using templates, reports can be generated; minor modifications can be made	Customizable reports and forms can be easily created and printed	Data may be reported out in any format desired	4
Notation Capabilities	No provision for notations	Can attach brief notes on problems but cannot add action taken at a time	Notes can be entered and added	Data entry forms include provision for unlimited comments on the problem and the action taken	Call up record by name; click on problem type; appropriate report appears on forms automatically	5
Special Needs Report Capabilities	No capabilities for notes or reports	Notes limited to 10 words; may be reported out on templates provided	Notes may be made up to 50 words and printed out; supplied templates may be modified by user	Limited of 100 words; both templates and instructor-designed forms may be used for reports	Unlimited notes may be made, and desired reports can be designed and printed out	5
Nonacademic Information Capabilities	Cannot record or report any nonacademic data	Limited provision to record and report nonacademic data in the same form they were entered	Numerical and text data up to 50 characters can be entered and then selectively printed out	Numerical and text data may be entered; multiple field size available; various templates for reporting	Unlimited data entry capabilities; customizable reports can be printed as desired	4

Extracted from myeducation kit- Teaching and Learning with Technology

SCORE=  46/50

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: This tool really engages kids into the program. They are more attention to their behaviors, and want to do better so that their character can do better as well. Kids learn to work together in teams and help teammates who may struggle with certain behaviors.The last thing students wanted to do was fall in battle and take more damage. It'll take a couple of weeks for students to realize that it was better for them to make good choices than misbehave.  Time is spent modifying rules, character stats, and special events to be suitable for a Class 4 classroom. Setting up the system can take some time, and it's not a system to implement lightly. I am familiar with the fantasy RPG genre, so learning the nuances and special features of the game seems generally pretty easy. Once the Ministry is able to supplement some of the cost of the game, overall it is very worth it.

 

See another teacher's rating below from G2, which compares system software and services based on user ratings and social data;

https://www.g2.com/products/classcraft/reviews/classcraft-review-3845591#survey-response-3845591

 

Here is another review submitted by a teacher

Overall, I hope you enjoyed the review and would be willing to give Classcraft a try.

 

All the best,

Mrs. TL