Test both with the same routine
Pick a concrete moment such as partner reading. Try giving feedback for taking turns, then check how easily a student can find that feedback or see their progress.
If family communication is required, test a teacher update and how families would receive it. If you need a student-facing motivation loop, test how a reward affects a pet and what the student sees when they sign in.
Plan a small rollout
Use a fictional roster in the practice classroom first. Once you have a routine your students understand, follow your school’s usual process for classroom technology and add only the student information you need.
Frequently asked questions
Does switching mean moving my class records?
Use ClassPaws to start a new classroom roster. Keep or export existing records according to the tools and processes your school already uses.