LED Message Fidget Spinner Will Kill Teachers Brief Tolerance of the Ubiquitous Toy. The fidget spinner is a global phenomenon that has inspired thinkpieces about cultural anxiety, the changing retail landscape, and above all, whether or not it should be allowed in the classroom. Many teachers have embraced the toy as a tool for kids with attention problems but we have some bad news Theyre evolving. What is a weapon Technically, you can inflict harm on another person with just about anything,Read more Read. Some research has suggested that the fidget toys really do improve the performance of students with ADHD. Parents have flipped out when schools tried to ban them. And if you need any further proof of the growing acceptance of the toys as a learning aid, just check out this classroom worksheet thats distributed by Your Modern Family If the worksheets purpose is unclear, the kid is encouraged to place their fidget spinner at the top, give it a flick, and then complete as many arithmetic problems as possible before it stops spinning. But good things dont last long in this world. Weve seen fidget spinners that distractingly show Mario running, weve seen weaponized fidget spinners, and now we have the most distracting model of all a spinner with programmable LEDs. The Spaztix Programmable Customizable LED Long Spinning Fidget Finger Spinner ugh allows users to display text messages and colorful patterns on it by sending commands from an Android phone app. So teachers can deal with confiscating phones, as well as explaining why this spinner isnt allowed, but the others are totally kosher. My favorite part of this variant is that its still sticking with the message that its good for you. Its Amazon listing insists that you shouldnt be deceived by their fun looks these spinning fidget toys are actually backed by science By feeding your brain extra sensory information, you redirect your mental resources from whatever else you may be thinking to the task at hand. Statistics blog Five. Thirty. Eight declared the spinner boom officially over, just yesterday. It seems safe to say this flashing, phone connected, potential cheat machine is the final nail in the coffin. Motherboard. The fidget spinner is a global phenomenon that has inspired thinkpieces about cultural anxiety, the changing retail landscape, and above all, whether or not it should. The Hollywood Reporter is your source for breaking news about Hollywood and entertainment, including movies, TV, reviews and industry blogs. Our film critics on blockbusters, independents and everything in between.