Sound levelStruggling to maintain the perfect noise level in your classroom? Discover the Sound level widget, your ultimate ally in noise management. Whether you're aiming for serene silence during study time or controlled chaos during group activities, this noise level meter you covered.
- Classroom management
How the Classroomscreen noise level widget works
Looking to measure the noise level in your classroom? Setting up the Sound level widget is a breeze. Simply connect a microphone to your device and let our smart board noise monitor do the rest. Adjust the Max noise slider to establish your desired sound threshold, and watch as the red-colored bar dynamically adjusts to reflect the current noise level in your classroom. This allows you to easily measure classroom volume levels and ensure students are staying within acceptable limits.
Bell notification feature
Need to rein in your students' chatter? Activate the bell feature to notify them when noise levels for the classroom exceed your preset limit. With this max noise meter, if the noise in the class persists for 10 seconds, the bell will sound again, signaling the need for quieter behavior. And don't worry – if the bell becomes more of a distraction than a solution, you can easily disable it with the click of a button.
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You could even create a classroom noise level chart to track and compare noise over time.
Microphone control options
Want to temporarily mute the microphone? Simply tap the microphone icon on the widget to silence it. And for those with multiple microphones, fear not – you can easily select the one you want to use directly from the widget settings.
Fine-tune your online noise meter for the classroom experience to suit your classroom's unique needs. Adjust microphone sensitivity, select your preferred microphone, and toggle the display of the noise counter on or off. Plus, with automatic saving for users with an account, you can rest assured that your settings will be preserved.
How to use a noise tracker in your classroom
A noise detection sensor isn't just for noise management – it's a versatile tool with endless possibilities. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Applause meter: Set the sound limit to maximum and disable the bell to transform the widget into an applause meter. Use it to compare the enthusiasm of your students during class presentations or debates. Try it out in our handy Applause meter template and see our noise o'meter in action!
- Transition helper: Use the noise tracker during transitions like clean-up time or activity changes. Challenge your class to keep the sound level under control and make transitions calmer and quicker.
- Silent work indicator: Set a low sound limit during independent work so students can monitor and adjust their own volume without constant reminders.
- Class reward system: Link the noise tracker to a class reward, like our Positive behavior jar, by setting a target sound level for a lesson. Staying within the limit encourages teamwork and shared responsibility.
- Post-activity reflection: After an activity, take a moment to look back at the counter on the noise level together. Discuss what went well and how the class can improve volume control next time.
