Bouncy Balls

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Measure classroom sound levels with simple, fun themes

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K–12

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These plastic balls will move around the screen quickly when sound levels increase.

Emoji fly through the air during noisy periods.

On the right side, you have options to change the sensitivity level, theme, and number of objects on the screen.

Some students may not find the eyeball option appealing.

How Can I Teach with This Tool?

Bouncy Balls is a simple, free noise meter that can be used in the classroom. As sounds increase, plastic balls, emoji, bubbles, or eyeballs shoot up from the bottom of the screen and move erratically until levels decrease. Use Bouncy Balls during group work when high noise levels can distract students. Or try using the tool to keep classrooms quiet during independent work or an exam. You'll need to adjust the sensitivity meter to fit your classroom environment. Keep in mind that students might actually want to cause noise in order to see the chaos ensue on the screen. For certain student groups, however, you might find that Bouncy Balls helps them to self-regulate their behavior and stay more on task.