Last week he posted an article on his blog about how to keep fidgets from taking over the classroom and within 24 hours, the post had 25,000 views. It appears the subject is of national interest. He’s not exclusively for or against their use in the classroom, but if therapy items like fidget spinners are used, he expects it to improve focus and allow students to better participate. “If it doesn’t do that, it’s a toy, not a tool,” he said.