Adam Sidrow, EDU 501 by Adam Sidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y The usefullness and benefits of Bouncy Bands in the classroom en-us 2016-07-12 21:26:52 UTC 2023-02-23 03:11:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Possible Resources: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116445685 2016-07-15 02:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116445685 Resource: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116446066 2016-07-15 03:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116446066 Resource: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116446285 2016-07-15 03:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116446285 Research: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116447106 Keeping students ‘on task’ – a new approach

So what you are all waiting for …. The Benefits …..

We have now used Bouncy Bands (both the chair and desk version) in Year 2, 3, 4 and 6 with students and these are the benefits that we have found:

  • Students were able to stay on task for a longer period of time
  • The Bouncy Bands were quiet and did not distract or disturb any other students (after our initial 2-3 days of use)
  • When tested, students were able to achieve higher scores, in particular scoring better in later parts of the test when focus is lowest
  • Less behaviour management issues during the trial period
  • Parents of students involved in the trial reported that their children were more attentive at home in the evenings and they found it easier to settle them in the evenings
I highly recommend the use of Bouncy Bands as an alternative method to help students focus.

-Craig Kemp
I am a passionate Head of Educational Technology at a large International School in Singapore. I am a lifelong learner, dream creator and thought leader. I love to inspire others and find inspiration.
]]> 2016-07-15 03:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116447106 Possible resource: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116447450 38% of students have moderate to severe test anxiety. 86% of students surveyed said that a new product called “Bouncy Bands” helped them feel calmer when they take tests; 87% of teachers said kids focused better.]]> 2016-07-15 03:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116447450 Research/Resource: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116447636 What Do You Do With A Student Who Fidgets?

]]> 2016-07-15 03:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116447636 Ethics: Useful excerpts from the text. asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116533638 2016-07-18 02:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116533638 asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116533698 Mills, G.E. (2014) Action Reseach: A Guide for the Teacher Researcher.]]> 2016-07-18 02:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116533698 asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116533807 "the most complex issue action researchers face is how to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the students in the classrooms." (p. 27)]]> 2016-07-18 02:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116533807 asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116534007 "Respect and concern for your own integrity and for your participants' dignity and welfare are the bottom lines of ethical research." (p. 29)]]> 2016-07-18 02:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116534007 Accuracy: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116534393 "It is unethical and unscientific to fabricate data in order to substantiate a personal belief or value." (p. 34) ]]> 2016-07-18 03:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116534393 Statistics: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116592922 139 Teachers and 686 K-12 students from throughout the U.S. completed online surveys asking them about their results with Bouncy Bands. 
  • 88% of students reported that Bouncy bands helped them focus in class.
  • 84% of students stated that Bouncy Bands made it easier to do their work.
  • 87% of students felt calmer when they took tests. 

  • 92% of teachers reported that Bouncy Bands help students release energy.
  • 76% of teachers stated that students using Bouncy Bands tend to stay on task longer. 
  • 91% of teachers said that Bouncy Bands are quiet.
  • 71% of teachers reported that students using Bouncy Bands tend to be calmer when they take tests.
  • 87% of teachers stated that movement helps students focus better.
]]> 2016-07-19 02:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116592922 Additional Stats: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116593809 Student Survey Results
686 total surveys
98% say Bouncy Bands are fun
88% say Bouncy Bands help me focus in class
92% say that Bouncy Bands let me move so I can relax better
84% say Bouncy Bands make it easier to do my work
87% say Bouncy Bands help me feel calmer when I take assessments]]> 2016-07-19 02:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116593809 Excerpts from text: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597669 2016-07-19 03:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597669 Sagor, R. (1992) asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597685 How to Conduct Collaborative Action Research]]> 2016-07-19 03:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597685 asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597751 "Action research is conducted by people who want to do something to improve their own situation" (p. 7)]]> 2016-07-19 03:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597751 asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597798 "Action researchers look at what they themselves are or should be doing." (p. 7)]]> 2016-07-19 03:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116597798 Action Research Topic: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647255 How does using Bouncy Bands affect student performance]]> 2016-07-19 21:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647255 Observations / Questions: asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647306 How can I help my fidgety and active students release energy and focus more during class.]]> 2016-07-19 21:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647306 asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647334 The same students demonstrate similar behaviors and remain unable to sustain focus. 
They are also the same students who leave class on a daily basis. Can bouncy bands help?]]> 2016-07-19 21:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647334 asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647436 Will bouncy bands allow students to release energy/anxiety in class while also allowing them to focus and perform better on assessments?]]> 2016-07-19 21:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116647436 Literature Review asidrow https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116671130 Annotated Bibliography]]> 2016-07-20 03:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/asidrow/jsduxkoytc4y/wish/116671130