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- 1. Changing the Game Dance Dance Revolution By: Stephen Gross Walden University Educ 6715 Jacqueline Derby
- 2. What is Dance Dance Revolution (DDR)? Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) is an interactive music video game that provides a healthy, energetic, fitness workout performed to high- energy music. Players are challenged to match their dance steps with the flashing arrows on the screen while keeping up with the beat of the music. (Hart, 2009)
- 3. Equipment Needed A television or alternative display device Video Game Console (Wii, Xbox 360, play station) Software Copy of DDR Dance Mat or Practice Mat
- 4. How is it Played? Using a gaming system such as the Wii, Xbox360, or play station game systems. Players play using a dance pad showing four directional arrows. The player presses the arrows with his or her feet in response to arrows that appear on the screen in front of the player. The screen’s arrows are synchronized to the general rhythm or beat of a chosen song, and success is dependent on the player's ability to time and position his or her steps accordingly. Each successful step results in the player receiving points. (Hart, 2009)
- 5. Benefits of Dance Dance Revolution Easily adaptable to variety of skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) Engages students in activity by way of technology Increases flexibility Increases in muscular strength Increases in muscular endurance Strengthens students cardiovascular fitness level Improves muscle Coordination Is a aerobic exercise Build on dance and rhythm skills
- 6. What are people are saying about DDR? “In a study last year, researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., found that children playing Dance Dance Revolution expended significantly more energy than children watching television and playing traditional video games” – New York Times “Game-based learning has grown in recent years as research continues to demonstrate its effectiveness for learning for students of all ages” ( Jonson et al., 2011)
- 8. Student and Teacher Comments Teacher "Video game psyches up students to get fit" (Doyle,2004). Teacher: "[Students] just don't want to leave it alone. It's addicting" (Smith, 2002). "The kids love [DDR]. I wish we had more [dance pads] (Doyle,2004). Students "It's fun. It's what teenagers want.“ (Doyle, 2004)
- 9. XBOX 360 KINECT+ DDR Energy EK-12 Group Fitness for School Bundle Catalog Price $3299.99 *Note: less expensive models are available with less equipment options
- 10. References Johnson, L., Smith, R., Willis, H., Levine, A., & Haywood, K. (2011). The 2011 horizon report. Austin, TX: The New Media Consortium. The New Media Consortium, www.nmc.org Smith, T. (Writer). (2002, June 14). Video game that's good for you [Television broadcast]. New York: Columbia Broadcasting System. Trout, J., & Zamora, K. (2005). Using dance dance revolution in physical education class. Teaching Elementary Physical Education, Retrieved from http://www.csuchico.edu/kine/documents/peteddr.pdf Shahan, B (2008, July 17. Dance Dance Revolution in gym class [Video File] Video posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snYM2Artq9M Schiesel, S. (2007, April 30). P.E. classes turn to video game that works legs . New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/30/health/30exer.html Hart, R. (2007, April 30). School ddr. Retrieved from http://web.mac.com/ddrinfo/ddrinfo/DDR_Info_files/2school ddr.pdf