❗ This article is for DISTRICT recognition options. If you are an TEACHER wishing to create recognitions, click HERE.
District recognitions are created in administrator accounts in Otus, and can be used to track student behaviors and characteristics across multiple classes and sites within a district. For an overview of recognitions and the differences between district and teacher recognitions, click the button below.
Create a District Recognition
From your District Home Page, select Recognitions, then Create Recognition.
Give a Recognition
Recognitions must be given through a class. In order for an administrator to give a recognition to a student, they will need to do so through a class.
Step 1: Navigate to your Classes module and make sure you are on the Students page.
Step 2: Choose the correct class from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select the ellipsis at the top right of the page, then choose Give Recognition.
Step 4: Select the recognition you'd like to give.
Step 5: Select the student(s) you'd like to give the recognition to.
Step 6: Other options; see below for details.
NotesLeave a note on a recognition by selecting the note icon. Notes can be up to 300 characters long. Students and parents are able to see the notes as well.
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Give to GroupsIf you would like to assign recognitions to specific groups of students, you can do so by selecting the Groups button.
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Date and TimeThe date/time stamp on the recognition is the current date/time by default. You can change the date/time stamp by selecting the calendar button.
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Play a SoundSelecting the speaker icon will play a bell-like sound from your device when you assign the recognition.
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Step 7: Select Assign when finished.
Edit or Delete a Recognition
➡️ Edit: When you edit a recognition, you can change the name and choose whether it is positive or negative.
➡️ Delete: Deleting a recognition will remove any instance of that recognition being assigned historically, and that recognition will no longer be an option when giving recognitions.
Step 1: From your District page, select the Recognitions tab.
Step 2: Select the ellipsis next to the recognition you wish to edit or delete.
Step 3: Select Edit to change the title or positive/negative option. Select Save to make those changes available. If you selected Delete, type the exact name of the recognition you're deleting and then select Delete.
It is important to note that recognitions data that has been deleted cannot be restored. Please be certain that you'd like to delete the data before selecting that option.
FAQ and Troubleshooting
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Can I add notes to a recognition?
Yes, you can leave a note on a recognition by selecting the note icon. The notes can be up to 300 characters long, and students and parents will be able to see them.
Can I customize the date and time stamp on a recognition?
Yes, you can change the date and time stamp by selecting the calendar button while assigning the recognition.
Can I play a sounds when assigning a recognition?
Yes, when assigning the recognition, you can select the speaker icon to play a bell-like sound.
Is it possible to assign recognitions to specific groups of students?
Yes, you can assign recognitions to specific groups of students by selecting the Groups button while assigning the recognition.
What happens when I edit a recognition?
When you edit a recognition, you can change its name and specify whether it is positive or negative. Note that changing the name will retroactively update all previous instances of the recognition being assigned.
What happens when I delete a recognition?
Deleting a recognition will remove all instances of that recognition being assigned historically. It will no longer be available as an option when giving recognitions.