Fidget Spinners
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I guessed the science would be faulty when I was told that these gadgets are good for ADD and ADHD kids. They're fidget creators...not fidget eliminators.
http://time.com/4775458/shoddy-science-behind-fidget-spinners/
http://time.com/4775458/shoddy-science-behind-fidget-spinners/
I read a Facebook conversation where teachers were discussing them. Most of the teachers were saying that they kept their most inattentive students focused much better during class lectures. I had never heard of them until reading the discussion last month. Another woman said that she was offered $25 each by a random woman who saw her two children playing with them at dinner (even though she only paid $5 for them).
Proof school kids are doing way too much cocaine.
That said, I've been taken care of a family member recovering from a basal ganglia stroke & I've considered getting him one just to see if it would help regain some of his dexterity.
That said, I've been taken care of a family member recovering from a basal ganglia stroke & I've considered getting him one just to see if it would help regain some of his dexterity.
My favorite part of the article? They keep referencing "experts" when discussing the negative aspects of spinners, while citing only one - some guy from UCF (without giving his credentials). What's even better is the fact that the guy hasn't even performed any studies supporting his opinion, as evidenced by his use of the phrase "I imagine . . . ."
Hey. Here's an idea. Instead of imagining what these toys do, do some actual research before spouting off about sh*t you know nothing about.
How does garbage like this "article" get published by a major outlet like Time? And, frankly, I'm shocked as hell that someone as intelligent as GK would cite this.
Hey. Here's an idea. Instead of imagining what these toys do, do some actual research before spouting off about sh*t you know nothing about.
How does garbage like this "article" get published by a major outlet like Time? And, frankly, I'm shocked as hell that someone as intelligent as GK would cite this.
I don't totally disagree with what you say thundercat especially that very intelligent part. (I kid) I think the point is that there's no significant research either way. There was one study that linked movement as beneficial to ADD kids but no study has specifically studied the spinners.
This much I know...teachers are banning them from the classroom across the country. A simple google search turns up quite a few articles talking about it.
I can also go on first hand experience. A month ago I never heard of them, but a few started popping up at school. Within a few weeks the school was inundated with them. I banned them from my classroom today. The kids were arguing over them, they were falling on the floor, one was stolen, and when I needed their attention during instruction the kids were more interested in the spinners than the lesson. This is purely anecdotal, but I'm not seeing the benefit first hand...or at least the distractions are outweighing the benefits.
This much I know...teachers are banning them from the classroom across the country. A simple google search turns up quite a few articles talking about it.
I can also go on first hand experience. A month ago I never heard of them, but a few started popping up at school. Within a few weeks the school was inundated with them. I banned them from my classroom today. The kids were arguing over them, they were falling on the floor, one was stolen, and when I needed their attention during instruction the kids were more interested in the spinners than the lesson. This is purely anecdotal, but I'm not seeing the benefit first hand...or at least the distractions are outweighing the benefits.
He is from UCF, what do you expect. They imagined a $20M/yr TV deal.
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