Too Noisy Starter vs myClassroom

Anyone who has attempted to keep the noise levels under control of a group of youngsters will appreciate this simple, fun, and engaging app. A fun app that children enjoy and respond to. "Too Noisy Starter" displays graphically the background noise level in a room. This “STARTER” version of the popular “Too Noisy Pro” app is designed to give the teacher a flavour of the capabilities of the “Pro” version. Users can upgrade to the Pro version (with features such as “Star Awards”, Audible Alarms, Multiple Themes, granular controls and numerous other fun features) from inside the App. For the responsible adult it is like having a virtual assistant with you, constantly monitoring noise levels and letting the children know in a fun and engaging way if noise levels have reached an unacceptable level. In tests we have found when using this app with groups of children peer pressure alone is generally sufficient to control noise levels. So how does it work? If the noise level is acceptable a happy, smiling, contented character is displayed. If the levels of noise increases beyond what the responsible adult has determined as acceptable the character puts his fingers in his ears and background graphic changes to reflect the unacceptable noise level. Once the level of noise returns to an acceptable leve, l the background graphic reverts back and the character returns to the happy contented one. On occasions, it may well be that a higher level of background noise is acceptable, depending on the activity the children are engaged in. In this case the responsible adult can adjust the sensitivity of the app so that a higher level of noise is required before the graphic changes. In addition there is a “Damper Setting”. This “dampens” the amount of movement of the needle. This helps reduce the impact of any sudden noises such as doors slamming or someone sneezing. Where projectors, TV's or monitors are used, for example in classrooms, the image of the app can be mirrored to these devices so that the noise levels of larger groups of children can be controlled. Note: This feature is only available with the iPad 2, iPhone 4s and later devices and will require additional apps and/or hardware.

MyClassroom was has essential teacher tools that are designed to work fast. Even better, they works with an Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. This means you can place your iPhone or iPad anywhere in the room and still have access to your tools. MyClassroom also offers extensive customization. If you don’t like how a tool works, there’s a good chance you can change it. Below is a list of tools and features that are just one press away! Tools: Bell Alert your class with a variety of sounds to choose from. Notes Instantly save notes during hectic moments, with automatic logging of time, date, and subject. You can add text later. Time Quickly add time increments with each press. It's perfect when precise timing isn't necessary. Coin & Dice Randomly generate numbers and outcomes. Sticks Randomly call on students, with an option to prevent repeats. Groups Create student groups, with settings to avoid unwanted pairings. Tallies Keep track of positive and negative classroom behaviors. Time Lost Track time wasted by students using a stopwatch and a warning sound. Hearts Each press removes a heart. Hearts can automatically replenish after a preset amount of time. Noise Meter Tuned to student voice frequencies, with a buffer to prevent false alarms. Music Box Play over 150 instrumental tracks covering various genres and moods. Brain Break Meditate or get active with quick, interactive breaks. Features Routines Set up your daily schedule and let the app automatically announce subjects and reminders. You won’t need to pull out your phone to turn off an alarm anymore! Smart Seating Seating charts with the ability to add rules, and use actual desk distances to generate seating charts. This app is governed by Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/