CritterCoin is Free? What's the catch?
Yes, CritterCoin is free for schools and teachers forever! There is no catch and we don't sell, give out any data or allow any third parties to advertise.
How does CritterCoin make money?
We offer optional Premium Features, including Data Insights, Houses Display, Parental Access, Scannables and more! They are all designed to make your CritterCoin experience even better!
Does the free version include Houses and a Rewards Store?
Yes, CritterCoin includes Houses and a Rewards Store for every school.
Why does CritterCoin use digital Coins?
While other systems use badges, we are pioneering digital coins. Our research shows students love collecting coins more than badges.
What do the Coins represent?
Coins are fully customizable and usually represent behaviors your school wants to encourage. Your school can design custom coins depending on your program's goals.
How does Critter work day-to-day?
It's easy. Teachers simply send coins to students to reward desired behaviors! That's it! House points and Reward balances are automatically managed.
Are students required to have logins or email addresses?
No. You add the data you want and depending on what you provide certain features will become available.
What are the Critters in CritterCoin?
There are two types of Critters in CritterCoin, Metaverse Pets and Collectible Critters.
How do students earn new Critters?
Students earn a Collectible Critter everytime their House wins a round. Students can purchase Metaverse Pets anytime using their Reward Points.
How long do House rounds last?
It's up to your school. You can configure House Rounds to last any number of days. We recommend a 7 day round.
Does the admin have to manually end House Rounds?
If you school's House Rounds are set on a fixed interval CritterCoin will automatically close rounds and reset your scores and data.
Does CritterCoin support blockchain NFTs?
Yes! For older students familiar with NFTs, they can export their Critters as real NFTs on the Avalanche blockchain!
Can I import my teachers and students?
Absolutely! If your district or school uses Clever SSO or ClassLink SSO, simply install the CritterCoin app and everyone can sign in from their launch pad. If your school doesn't have SSO you can sync with a spreadsheet.