LM October 2015

DeskCycles and Elliptical Desk: *Although the 5th graders noted some concerns with noise, sharing the workstations, comfort, and distraction, overall, they enjoyed using them. 87.8% of 5th graders (out of 74 students) enjoyed using the bike desk and 81% enjoyed using the elliptical desk. *One 5th grader noted, "I like moving to get my extra energy out so that I am not so squirmy while doing my work." *Another 5th grader noted, "I liked that you could do something while doing your work because normally I am tapping my foot under my desk." *Other 5th graders noted that they appreciated the extra exercise, the option to move in the classroom instead of sitting, and they also shared a desire to maintain physical fitness overall and saw the bike and elliptical desks as a way to support that. *One student noted that sitting on the chairs, "made writing more calm because it helped me get some energy out."

Deskcycles: *92% of students (117/127) liked using the Deskcycles. *Despite some concerns with the ability to use the cycles under the student desks (due to desk height), students enjoyed the option to exercise during class. *Students especially liked reading while using the Deskcycles. One student said, "I liked that I could move around without getting out of my desk." *Another student said, "It helped me learn better and I was able to concentrate more. They were quiet."

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