A free resource to help teachers bring extra cool technology into the classroom.

Cool Tech School

Welcome to CoolTechSchool.com, your source for learning how

to integrate cool, beneficial video games into your school’s

PE and Music classes.

 

Here you can read The Day PE was Extra Cool, a true story

about how the Dance Dance Revolution video game helps kids

stay fit in a public elementary school. And you can read our

free step-by-step information guides to learn:

 

· what equipment you will need to include DDR in your
PE classes or Karaoke Revolution in your Music classes.

· how much Dance Dance Revolution dance pads and DDR
games should cost and where to find them.

· how to set everything up (particularly helpful for teachers).

· how to use these beneficial games effectively as part of your PE/Health and
Music Education curricula.

Especially Helpful Information for PE Teachers

 

Which video game system is right for your school?

Confused about whether to buy a Sony PlayStation 2, PLAYATATION 3, Nintendo Wii or Xbox 360 to play Dance Dance Revolution in PE class? Here is some information to help you make the best decision for your school.

 

What other equipment do you need in order to play DDR?

DDR dance pads, the DDR game, a video projector versus a television monitor … here is a complete list of everything you’ll need and how much it should cost to get your school up and dancing with Dance Dance Revolution.

 

Where you can find DDR game equipment

Links to convenient one stop shopping for school DDR bundles, plus links to other recommended equipment retailers.

 

Recommended DDR game version for elementary students

Dance Dance Revolution: Disney Channel Edition is highly recommended for younger students. Here is information on this particular DDR game version, plus detailed instructions on how to play.

 

DDR Fundraiser to Pay for School Equipment

Hosting a Digital Dance-A-Thon® is an effective way to introduce DDR to students and families, and raise money to help cover the cost of the game system and DDR dance pads.