Ok, these two sites were shared with me by our school's STEM teacher...and I thought they were too cool to not pass on....the one above monitors the class noise level with bouncing balls...when everyone's quiet, the balls are still. Here's the {new} link...http://neave.com/bouncy-balls/
And this one is called the Calm Counter Noise Dial...here is the link....
http://www.ictgames.com/calmCounter.html
These are great tools that will help students collectively self-monitor their noise levels. Don't worry that the microphones are recording your conversation, they are not. They are just using your computer's microphone to pick up the class room noise. And if it doesn't work right away, make sure you are using the latest version of Adobe Flash...you can google, "download latest version of Adobe Flash Player" and get it.
If you haven't checked my TpT store lately, I have lots on new good stuff, so check it out HERE!
Happy Reading! Jen
http://www.ictgames.com/calmCounter.html
These are great tools that will help students collectively self-monitor their noise levels. Don't worry that the microphones are recording your conversation, they are not. They are just using your computer's microphone to pick up the class room noise. And if it doesn't work right away, make sure you are using the latest version of Adobe Flash...you can google, "download latest version of Adobe Flash Player" and get it.
If you haven't checked my TpT store lately, I have lots on new good stuff, so check it out HERE!
Happy Reading! Jen
My class is SO loud....this post just made my day!
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Laurie
Chickadee Jubilee
OMG!!! I totally love this!! Thanks for sharing!
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The Daily Alphabet
Oh my word!!!! That bouncy ball one is awesome! Thanks for sharing;))))
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This is so cool. Thank you!!
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teachinginflats.blogspot.com
This fantastic! Thanks for sharing---
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Mrs Weidlichs Kindergarten Kids
I tried the bouncy ball one and it didn't work:(
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Tonya
Tonya’s Treats for Teachers
Make sure you turn the microphone on or it won't work. (Top left corner)
DeleteLife with Mrs. L
I had the same problem. I searched for a direct link to the website, which worked. http://ictmagic.visibli.com/share/texdW3
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I'm really excited about these. Thanks for sharing.
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I love it!!! Hoping those sites won't be blocked when I try them at school.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this. I can take my Yacker Tracker off the wall and use the much needed wall space!
ReplyDeleteCarmela
Diary of a Teachaholic
I'm afraid my kids would talk just to see the balls bounce...
ReplyDeleteThat's ok. That's how they learn. It's human nature, I think. ;-)
DeleteThis is so awesome! I shared it with my students today and they LOVED it!!!! All day they asked if we could check the bouncy balls :)
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~Sarah
Wishful Teaching
Mine doesn't work... help!
ReplyDeleteFor the "balls" one, you have to click on the microphone icon and "allow access"...it listens for class noise through your computer's built-in microphone. Also, make sure your computer has an updated version of Adobe Flash Player. http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/?no_redirect
ReplyDeleteI updated my Adobe and still can't get the bouncy ball to work?
ReplyDeleteDid you turn the microphone on? It picks up noise from your computer's internal microphone. You have to give the program permission. Try that. If not that, I'm not sure what to tell you, maybe check with a colleague or media specialist.
DeleteMake sure you copy the link. Clicking on the picture won't work. :-)
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