Light Applications for Classroom Management by Allison Held https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l Here are 3 "light" applications that can be used to help manage your classroom! en-us 2022-10-18 18:09:27 UTC 2022-10-19 00:58:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Bouncy Balls aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345675414 Bouncy Balls is a noise meter that teachers can use to measure the noise in their classroom. Using the microphone that is built into your classroom computer, this application will sense the noise level. If your classroom is noisy, the balls will bounce a lot and you may get a "shhhhhh!" reminder. If the classroom is quiet, the balls will not bounce very much at all.]]> 2022-10-18 18:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345675414 Pros aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345701906 -Helps regulate noise level
-Provides visual representation to help students understand
-Let's students regulate themselves without constant reminders from the teacher]]> 2022-10-18 18:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345701906 Cons aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345712881 -Could be a distraction from schoolwork
-Noise is sometimes necessary when students are working in small groups, discussions, etc. Having this application on all the time can detract from that]]> 2022-10-18 18:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345712881 Keamk aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345722425 Keamk is a random group generator. It can create groups based on gender, skill level, etc.]]> 2022-10-18 18:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345722425 Pros aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345729428 -Mixes up groupings of students
-Can be modified to group students based on their needs or the needs of the assignment
-Free to use]]> 2022-10-18 18:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345729428 Cons aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345729715 -The website can be a little tricky to navigate
-Students may resent never having a choice in who they are partnered with, overuse of this toll may turn some students off to working with their peers]]> 2022-10-18 18:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345729715 Online Stop-Watch aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345989121 This online timer provides a platform for teachers to time in-class activities. There are many different animated designs to help students count down the time.]]> 2022-10-18 23:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345989121 Pros aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345990151 -Provides a visual representation of the time allotted for an activity
-Keeps student and teachers on the same page
-Free to use]]> 2022-10-18 23:08:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345990151 Cons aheld9 https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345991486 -Students may be distracted by the timer and not focus on the activity at hand
-Alarms can be disruptive in a classroom setting. Teachers should make sure the activity needs a timer]]> 2022-10-18 23:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aheld9/vk5b2v00iwutmp9l/wish/2345991486