Go Noodle

Access

The web 2.0 tool that will be examined is called Go Noodle. You can access this tool online through a webpage. There is no downloading required, however Internet access is needed because videos are streamed online. This website is free to use for all, although you can pay for an upgrade in order to receive more videos. Teachers as well as parents and students can sign up for Go Noodle for free. It does not require too much private information for students and parents to participate other than their email address and name. However, when a student signs up, they are required to provide their parent’s email asking their permission for their child to participate on the website. The privacy terms of this website state that they will not share your information with others. This is a great tool because students don’t have to worry about posting personal information that other people can access.  

Analyze

Go Noodle is for teachers, parents, and students to use. While using this software, a question that I ask myself is whether or not every video is appropriate and suitable to show the class. I would not trust spontaneously clicking on a video during class to show students, I would always double check the videos beforehand just in case. I would use this tool for DPA or if students were to simply need a break from schoolwork, I could use the videos as their break because it is fun and interactive. This tool has the purpose of providing fun ways for students to get their heart rate up. It allows students to become active and get a fun purposeful break throughout the school day. This website does not add much value for my digital presence online because information is not published, but it is a great tool to recommend to parents about how students could continue to be active at home. This tool will add value to my knowledge of digital media online because teachers and employers may be impressed that I am introducing this tool to the school and families of my students.

Create

This tool allows students to pick a video and follow along to it. It is fairly easy to navigate. There are several different categories of videos that you can choose from and you just pick a category, read the titles of the videos, and decide what one you may think you like. The routines in the video are mostly dance and yoga. The only feature that would challenge me is finding the right video to show my class that pertains to their interests the best. This website is not complicated to access. Go Noodle gives your class a baby avatar and whenever you finish a video, your avatar grows up a bit more every time. Your avatar is displayed on the main screen of this website so that students and the teacher can visually see the progress being made. It shows how many more levels you need to complete in order to move up.

Reflect

I would use this tool in Daily Physical Activity. I would use this for grades k-8. Some videos could be too young for students in the older grades, however, I think that there are videos that will pertain to their interests. I would integrate this tool everyday in the classroom. I could easily bookmark this webpage so that it is easily accessed on my web browser.

Take Action

This tool could be used for personal and professional use. It could be used personally at home for students and parents to partake in and to get active. It could also be used professionally in the school setting showing students videos for the purpose of DPA or a mind break. The privacy and copyright are addressed when you sign up for an account. Before you sign up, at the bottom there is a link that you can click to view the copyright and privacy of the website. I will definitely and already have used this tool and opened my own account. This is a tool that is very fun for students to participate in and it is especially useful when the weather outside is very bad or the gym is taken because it can be done right in front of the SMART board at their desks. This tool also makes students laugh and motivates them to participate. Go Noodle allows students to feel like physical activities are more fun than hard work.