❗ This article is for teacher recognition options. If you are an administrator wishing to create district recognitions, click HERE.
Recognitions allow teachers and administrators to track student behaviors, actions, or characteristics. Teachers can create their own recognitions, and can also assign recognitions created at the district level. For an overview of recognitions and the differences between district and teacher recognitions, click the button below.
Create a Recognition
Step 1: Navigate to the Students tab of your Classes module.
Step 2: Select the ellipsis, then choose Give Recognition.
Step 3: Select the + icon, title the recognition, and choose whether it will be considered a positive or negative recognition. Select Save.
Give a Recognition
Step 1: Navigate to the Students tab of your Classes module.
Step 2: Choose the correct class from the dropdown menu.
Step 3: Select the ellipsis, then choose Give Recognition.
Step 3: Select the recognition you'd like to give.
Step 4: Select the student(s) you'd like to give the recognition to.
Step 5: 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.  |
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 6: 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: Navigate to your Classes module and select a class.
Step 2: Select the ellipsis in the upper-right corner, then select Give Recognition.
Step 3: Hover over the recognition you wish to edit or delete. You will see the pencil and trash can icons.
❗ You can only edit or delete recognitions that you created. If they have a square icon, they are a district recognition and can only be edited by an administrator account.
To edit the recognition, select the pencil icon. From here, you can edit the name of the recognition, as well as if it is considered positive or negative. *Note - changing the name here will retroactively change the name in all instances the recognition was previously assigned.
To delete the recognition, select the trash can icon. *Note - deleting the recognition here will delete all instances of that recognition being assigned.
Otus Live Video
Below is a video from our Otus Live series on how teachers can create and assign recognitions.
Below is a video from our Otus Live series on how teachers can create and assign recognitions.
FAQ and Troubleshooting
Click to see FAQ and troubleshooting details.
Click to see FAQ and troubleshooting details.
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.