Recording student behaviors is easy with Minga Behaviors, allowing you to celebrate student successes and identify opportunities for improvement. This guide walks you through the process of assigning praise or guidance behaviors to individual students or entire classes to reinforce positive habits.
Permission Level Required: Owners | Managers | Teachers | Staff
In this article:
Assigning Behaviors to Individual Students: Learn how to send praise or guidance to specific students quickly.
The Student-First Workflow (My Class): Discover how to send behaviors to multiple students or an entire class at once.
Understanding Student Notifications: See how students receive feedback and track their earned points.
Assigning Behaviors to Individual Students
You can assign a behavior to a student by selecting the behavior first and then searching for the student's name or scanning their ID. This is the most efficient method for providing immediate feedback during hallway transitions or one-on-one interactions.
Step-by-step guide to Assigning Behaviors to Individual Students
Step-by-step guide to Assigning Behaviors to Individual Students
Open the Minga and go to My Tools.
Select either the Praise or Guidance button.
Click or tap on a specific behavior from the list provided (e.g., Kindness, Effort, or School Spirit).
Enter a Note to student (optional) by typing a message in the text field to explain why they are receiving the behavior.
• Example: "Great effort today!" or "Thank you for your help today."
Click the Next button to move to the student selection screen.
Identify the student using one of the following methods:
a. Scan An ID: Use your device camera to scan the student's digital or physical ID card.
b. Search User(s): Type the student's name into the search bar.
c. Filter: Use filters to find students by Grade, Role, Group, or User List.
Confirm the selection and tap the Assign button to complete the process.
The Student-First Workflow
You can use the My Class tool to quickly send behaviors to multiple students or your entire class list at the same time. This workflow is ideal for teachers who want to award points for class-wide participation or group projects.
Step-by-step guide to Assigning Behaviors through MyClass
Step-by-step guide to Assigning Behaviors through MyClass
Navigate to app.minga.io on your desktop or mobile device.
Click on MyClass from the main navigation menu.
Click on the User List dropdown to see your specific class rosters and select the desired User List.
Choose your students by clicking the checkbox next to individual student profiles.
• Use Select all to choose everyone in the list.
• Use Select random for fair calling or rewards.Navigate to the Search Action panel on the right side of the screen.
Select a Category (such as Praise) and choose the relevant behavior (e.g., Above & Beyond).
Write a Note to student (optional) in the provided text box to add context to the reward.
Click the Assign button to send the behavior and any associated points to all selected students.
Additional Features and Notifications
How do students know they received a behavior or points?
When you assign a behavior, the specified students will receive an immediate notification through the Minga App. This notification includes your personalized message and details about any points awarded for Praise behaviors.
Pro Tip: Use the optional message field to provide specific feedback. This helps students understand exactly which behaviors are being encouraged or discouraged.
Where are Praise points recorded?
Points earned through Praise behaviors are automatically added to the student's total and contribute to both individual and team leaderboards. Teachers can manage these points through the Manage Points or Redeem Points buttons on the My Tools dashboard if this permission has been enabled by an Owner in their Minga.
FAQs
FAQs
Can I undo a behavior assignment?
Currently, behaviors are assigned in real-time. If you make a mistake, you should contact your Behavior Manager or school administrator to adjust the record.
Are Guidance behaviors used for points?
Praise behaviors are primarily used to award points for leaderboards. Guidance behaviors are used for monitoring and reporting opportunities for improvement, such as being Tardy.
How do I create a custom behavior for my school?
Behavior lists are customized at the administrative level. If you have suggestions for new categories like "Excellence" or "School Spirit," please speak with your Minga administrator.
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