Gone are the days of stagnant, traditional classes! It’s time to introduce your students to ActiveFloor! This go-to gadget allows educators to present academic content in a fun and gamified way. How does ActiveFloor work? It’s simple! This interactive learning solution comes with a projector, computer, tracking camera, and floor mat. The system can fit in classrooms large and small, libraries, daycare facilities, STEM labs, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and more!

All you need is an open space for students to move around, and a wall, floor, or table to project your screen onto. Then, when students maneuver in the projected area, the tracking camera senses their movement in real time. This allows for a high-tech, yet seamless learning experience. Best of all, ActiveFloor is easy to implement! With a compact and flexible installation process, get students moving in no time. You can even take it on the go with ActiveFloor Mobile Max.

According to the American Psychological Association, physical activity stimulates the neurons in our brains that store information. This supports the idea that movement can aid with memory and growth. Utilizing a solution like ActiveFloor has a multitude of benefits and possibilities. Keep reading to learn more about why you should implement ActiveFloor in your school or district today!

1) Learning just got an upgrade

Take a break from pen and paper! Turn your lessons into exciting, movement-filled activity sessions with ActiveFloor! In addition to the physical set-up, once you obtain a license to the online software, MyFloor, you’ll have access to a wide variety of high-quality educational and cross-curricular content. This subscription-based portal contains thousands of existing educational games, sensory activities, and brain breaks. Filter games by age, subject, theme, or language!

With the rise of standardized testing for younger students, utilizing MyFloor is a great opportunity to switch up your test preparation. Instead of a regular review session, you can use interactive games and activities to go over material in a non-traditional way. Students can review information while being competitive and engagubg through movement. Educators are also able to create and customize their own material within the platform. This is perfect for aligning content with local curriculum standards.

It doesn’t stop there! Did you know that MyFloor has a library of games and activities in over a hundred languages? This is perfect for English language learners (ELLs) and students who are enrolled in English as a new language (ENL) programs. Plus, MyFloor contains specialized instruction for programs such as Hebrew education.

2) Let’s get physical!

Incorporating play into the classroom is essential for student development. Getting active can positively impact cognitive function, memory, and motor and social skills. Utilizing ActiveFloor’s physical surface and its catalog of games and activities, teachers can now emphasize the importance of combining movement into learning more than ever!

The original ActiveFloor model projects activities onto a floor mat, allowing students to use their feet to play interactive games. Students can also use sports equipment like plush hockey sticks to get into the feel of the game they are playing.

In addition to ActiveFloor, the SportsWall is a brand-new model that allows you to project your screen onto the wall instead of the floor. This opens a whole new world of possibilities for students! They are now able to participate in activities that promote full-body movement through the use of balls and sports equipment.

3) Accessibility for all

ActiveFloor offers much more than valuable learning opportunities and physical activities for students. One of the main components that makes it such a powerful classroom tool is its commitment to inclusivity.

ActiveFloor can accommodate various disabilities, including: physical, sensory, learning, and developmental. Activities and game play can be modified for students who need to learn at a slower, or more accelerated pace than their peers. Additionally, audio, visual, and play-based learning options are available to fit the needs of students who require different learning modalities.

ActiveFloor may encourage physical activity, however, that does not discount students with bodily limitations. ActiveFloor’s hardware and software can be used for physical and occupational therapists to practice and refine gross motor skills, reinforcing academic learning in the process. Plus, games can be played via table-top for those who need to remain seated.

4) Unleash your inner social butterfly!

Many educators are well aware of the effects that long screen time can have on students. Often, students do not have the same opportunities to connect with one another due to the increased use of laptops, tablets, and smartphones in education. Fortunately, ActiveFloor creates a social, collaborative environment for students to interact with one another while learning!

Don’t deprive students of recess or an outdoor P.E. class on those chilly winter days! With an indoor set-up, learners can still have prime opportunities to socialize with their peers, build shared experiences, and make long-lasting friendships. In addition, the gamified system allows students to have a break from their long school days, opting to get moving rather than spend time staring at a screen.

School days can be rather long, especially for little learners who tend to lose focus when required to sit at their desks for long periods of time. ActiveFloor allows students to release that built-up energy they have amassed from long, stagnant days. The best part is that students will be having so much fun, they won’t even realize they are learning in the process!

Want more ActiveFloor?

There are so many variations of learning that you can explore with ActiveFloor! Whether it’s visual, kinesthetic, or tactical, put a spin on traditional PE activities and start building a collaborative and interactive classroom now!

To explore more about ActiveFloor, check out all that OTIS for educators has to offer, such as our Intro to Active Floor and TECHnically Fit: Getting Started courses. If you are interested in implementing ActiveFloor in your school or district, get connected with a sales representative for a quote or schedule a demo with our Teq Squad today! 

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