Just Dance: Great video game to get people of all ages up and dancing

Great video game to get people of all ages up and dancing. This was designed more as a video game than as an educational/fitness resource so kids are less likely to be averse to it I would think. That being said, it doesn't offer a complete workout and parents should not rely on this as the main form of physical activity in their child's schedule but more of an add-on. Named after Lady Gaga's song! You must have the app downloaded on a mobile device that can serve as a controller as well as a large screen that can serve as the display and camera for the dance moves. Great for friends and family to enjoy with one another Would not consider this to be an educational resource. Meant for kids to enjoy themselves but very unlikely to offer any major takeaways. If your kids are really interested in dance, I would suggest other resources.

Grades: All

Cost: Free!

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: App, Video game

Time required: Really up to the user. Great resource for staying active but it is still a video game so I would maybe limit how much time students spend using it.

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  Yes, an electronic device is required

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver

Prep Time:  Minimal prep time

Other characteristics

Modality: Audiovisual, Multimedia, Hands-on/kinesthetic

Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization

Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy

Other characteristics:   Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: Yes, there are built in assessment tools

State Standards: No

Teacher Accounts:

Read Reviews: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/just-dance-now/id833517462

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Stuti Ganatra

Pre-med undergraduate student at the University of Maryland majoring in Public Health and minoring in Spanish.

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