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Kim Brice

Technology Question 6

What is the one piece of technology equipment that you use with your classes?

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Last Post: Oct 15, 2016 4:15pm
by Dan Moxley

Amie Cormell

Smartboard

Do any of you use a smartboard in your classes? I have tried it a couple of times, especially when teaching new sports to my HS PE classes. I have a lot to learn, but am eager to learn because I feel that this would be a great tool to provide a visual to my classes...

Views: 188 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 15, 2016 4:13pm
by Dan Moxley

Kim Brice

data collection

What is your number one way to collect data on your classes?

Views: 149 Replies: 2

Last Post: Oct 15, 2016 4:02pm
by Dan Moxley

Taylor McCarney

Pedometers vs. Heart rate monitors for Elementary PE

What would get more use and have a greater impact in your opinion? My budget is small and I would be able to only get a few. I am leaning towards the pedometer because they are simple, work well and the students would understand what the number meant. The hear...

Views: 173 Replies: 5

Last Post: Oct 15, 2016 3:58pm
by Dan Moxley

Kim Brice

How to incorporate the entire school/staff Question 1

What are some ways to incorporate the entire school along with staff in a fitness test? (miles walked, outside activity.....) Kim Brice

Views: 139 Replies: 1

Last Post: Oct 15, 2016 3:55pm
by Dan Moxleyu

Kim Brice

Behavior

What has been the best way to handle behavior problems in class?

Views: 152 Replies: 3

Last Post: Oct 15, 2016 3:52pm
by Dan Moxleyu

Amie Cormell

Google Classroom

Last week, my entire PE department got to attend the OAHPERD state convention. With all PE teachers out of the building, we did not feel comfortable with subs running the gyms, not to mention that they don't have keys to equipment rooms/locker rooms. Anyways, we cr...

Views: 169 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jun 19, 2016 6:29pm
by Michael Hagen

Lynn D'Amelio

Class Sizes

Hi Everyone, Recently this has been a major problem in my district, high class sizes. The cap is apparently at 40 students in Health and PE. What is everyone's class size like at their school?

Views: 159 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jun 15, 2016 8:50am
by Mike O'Donnell

course instructor

Discussion Number Six (6)

Here's a chance to "think outside of the box" and be very creative in suggesting ways technology may be applied to your area in physical education or coaching. Using your imagination, describe ways technology might be employed in P.E. or coaching in the future. For e...

Views: 1663 Replies: 217

Last Post: Jun 14, 2016 4:45pm
by Mike O'Donnell

course instructor

Discussion Number Five (5)

What is telecommunications? What experiences have you had with telecommunications? Describe some potential applications for telecommunications in physical education or coaching. Post your answer as a "reply" to this message unless you are responding to another stu...

Views: 1589 Replies: 206

Last Post: Jun 14, 2016 4:25pm
by Mike O'Donnell

course instructor

Discussion Number Four (4)

Have you ever created a Webpage? If so, what was its purpose? What are some ways that a Website you create and maintain might be useful in your work? Post your answer as a "reply" to this message unless you are responding to another student's comment, in which cas...

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2016 4:12pm
by Mike O'Donnell

course instructor

Discussion Number Three (3)

When and how did you get started using computers at home and at work? Describe your home and work computers including the specs, i.e. memory, speed, etc. What specific computer peripherals do you have access to, i.e. printers, scanners, etc. For what purposes do you...

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Last Post: Jun 14, 2016 3:42pm
by Mike O'Donnell

course instructor

Discussion Number Two (2)

Have you ever used audio and/or video in your teaching or work? How did you use it? If there were no obstacles preventing you, how might you use audio and/or video? What obstacles would have to be overcome to enable you to do so? What creative ways might you employ t...

Views: 2323 Replies: 266

Last Post: Jun 14, 2016 3:26pm
by Mike O'Donnell

course instructor

Discussion Number One (1)

In your own words define the term "educational technology" and describe its many facets. What is your own experience with the use of technology in physical education and/or coaching? What do you hope to accomplish in this course? Post your answer as a "reply" to t...

Views: 2663 Replies: 249

Last Post: Jun 14, 2016 3:08pm
by Mike O'Donnell

George Thill

PE instructor eliminated

Do you see a day when we are obsolete? Can a smart phone and all its capabilities eliminate the need for instruction from a PE teacher? Is it more cost effective to reduce the number of teachers, increase class size, and equip the students with modern technology?

Views: 200 Replies: 2

Last Post: Mar 30, 2016 3:43pm
by George Thill

Marc Enie

Students that don't participate

During my teacher evaluation review my principal mentioned that she would like our department to come up with a plan for students that refuse to participate. Now I rarely have students sitting out of class and the two times she observed my class I had full participa...

Views: 213 Replies: 21

Last Post: Mar 29, 2016 2:12pm
by Wanda Ward-MacLe...

Ranzy Lardell

New Elective class

This is first year of new PE electives in my high school.Recreational games and Sports is the class I'm teaching. Any ideas that lead to success in starting new classes?

Views: 157 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 28, 2016 11:52am
by George Thill

Kim Brice

Field Day Question 2

What are some different ways that you have done field day?

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Last Post: Mar 15, 2016 11:38am
by Jason Rosenberg

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Last Post: Jan 22, 2016 7:23pm
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Susan Rossi

Fitnessgram

Our Fitnessgram program is obsolete and we do not have the funds to purchase a new Fitnessgram program. (software) Does anyone know of a cheaper program or a program that gathers the same information for the individual report for the parents and students to see thei...

Views: 120 Replies: 2

Last Post: Dec 19, 2015 9:18pm
by Amie Cormell

Ranzy Lardell

Fitness gram

Upon attempting to input data into Fitness Gram our IT department informed the physical education department that Fitness Gram has gone out of business. We have to find another program which can be utilized by my district. Does anyone know of any other programs which...

Views: 156 Replies: 0

Last Post: Aug 30, 2015 7:52am
by Ranzy Lardell

Kim Brice

Biggest challenge Question 3

I am not a PE teacher yet. What has been your biggest challenge?

Views: 104 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 27, 2015 11:47am
by Ranzy Lardell

Taylor McCarney

Technology during indoor recess

At the elementary level students have one 30 minute recess a day. The weather has been cold and students have been having indoor recess. Some of the students are asking to bring in their personal technology, tablets mostly to use during recesses. The aides that c...

Views: 123 Replies: 2

Last Post: Aug 10, 2015 5:26am
by Kim Brice

Michael Frownfelter

Developing PE App for Classes

My PE department has talked about developing our own PE App for the students. Our school is now wireless and students are able to bring their own devices (BYOD). The App would be used mostly for the strength/cardio room which the students would go onto their device,...

Views: 137 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 10, 2015 5:23am
by Kim Brice

David Orr

P90X Workout

Quick question for anyone that has either done or seen this workout series. I read the chapter about copyright laws, and as far as I could tell I should be able to show one of the videos for class, however I am not 100 percent on this, does anyone know for sure?...

Views: 205 Replies: 9

Last Post: Aug 10, 2015 5:19am
by Kim Brice

Mike Sladky

PE Newsletter

Does anyone create a newsletter wtihin there pe department. I am looking to produce one on a quarterly basis and was hoping for some advice or direction.

Views: 165 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 10, 2015 5:08am
by Kim Brice

Dean W. Tutas

Body Fat Analysis of Students

3/12/15 I have used body fat analysis as part of my fitness assessment for each student. A pre-test, mid-semester check and post-test of each student's body fat is recorded and then I also complete the BMI for each student. After the pre-test I provide students...

Views: 148 Replies: 4

Last Post: Aug 10, 2015 5:06am
by Kim Brice

Melissa Gromek

grading for students on medical

Does anyone have any good ideas what students can do that are out of physical education due to a long term medical issue?

Views: 206 Replies: 15

Last Post: Jul 30, 2015 5:54pm
by Jason Galley

Kimberly Sayers

What asesments do you use for HR monitors

Next year our department is having every student buy a HR monitor(just as you would a textbook). We look at it as a great tool for letting kids know how hard they are working and there is no gray area when it comes to assessing participation. The kids know if they...

Views: 123 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 30, 2015 5:40pm
by Jason Galley

Rick Armstrong

Ipad Uses in the Gym

The more I use my Ipad in the gym, the more I like it! Often times I feel like I am missing out on even more uses for an Ipad in the gym or helpful apps I could be using with my students. It also appears many have Ipads, so I am suggesting we begin a list of uses a...

Views: 140 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 8, 2015 2:47pm
by Karen Pineda

William Plotner

Discussion Post # 1

Educational technology is technology that is taught to enhance productivity and improve performance. In my experience, I have used computer software, video recording devices, exergaming, applications, GPS devices, heart rate monitors, pedometers, stopwatches, CD̵...

Views: 163 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jun 30, 2015 1:13pm
by Mandy Imel

Lisa Latham

Interactive devices in a low budget school district

I am interested in purchasing some type of interactive devices in my school, such as Dance Dance Revolution or a Wii system, but my school district is in a budgetary mess. Can anyone recommend which system you use that was easy to sell to your administration? What...

Views: 183 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jun 30, 2015 10:25am
by Mandy Imel

James Bricker

Heart rate monitors

Is there anyone using heart rate monitors in their classroom? How did you pay for the equipment? Was it through grant writing or did you have your students purchase their own? If they did pay for it, how did the parents react to the purchase? I want to purchase 30-40...

Views: 151 Replies: 6

Last Post: May 19, 2015 10:26am
by Jason Galley

Jim Fucci

Incorporating video devices in the classroom for evaluation GOOD OR BAD?

I agree that the use of video cameras and IPADS can be a very helpful tool when having the students evaluated each other for a fitness test or other activities. The high school I teach at had several problems with student’s videoing teachers and students, editi...

Views: 121 Replies: 2

Last Post: May 2, 2015 11:45am
by Megan Goodrow

Carmen Lugo

Ipads in Physical Education

Our school district just distributed Ipad carts for all 3rd and 4th grade classes (10). I was looking for ideas to implement. I have already been approved to use the Ipad with my physical education classes. I just have to see if I can bring them to the gym or if th...

Views: 186 Replies: 9

Last Post: Mar 11, 2015 7:35am
by Jeff Brunetti

Mike Sladky

On line PE for High School Students

Our district has recently adoppted a flex credit policy option. This means that students could earn high shcool credit for activities outside of the school classroom. It's basically an alternitive for the tradtitional classroom learning setting. The have not attacked...

Views: 218 Replies: 12

Last Post: Mar 11, 2015 6:58am
by Jeff Brunetti

Todd Sweeney

Smartphone Apps for Phys Ed

Has anyone come across any new apps for the smartphones that are able to apply to the Phys Ed Classroom?

Views: 175 Replies: 6

Last Post: Mar 11, 2015 5:46am
by Jeff Brunetti

William Plotner

Self-Assessment Using Video

This school year, I did a self assessment lesson where the students used flip cameras to video taping their partners performing archery. After video taping for five arrows, the shooter then watched their performance and filled out a self-assessment handout based on w...

Views: 135 Replies: 5

Last Post: Mar 11, 2015 4:51am
by Jeff Brunetti

Taylor McCarney

Improperly dressed elementary P.E. students

The P.E. teachers district wide are trying to agree on what to do when a students is improperly dressed. Some make the student complete worksheets, some let them walk laps and do simple exercise such as push up and sit ups. I in the past have tried a little of bot...

Views: 155 Replies: 3

Last Post: Mar 10, 2015 11:35am
by Taylor McCarney

Jim Fucci

Funding for technology through the use of grants

I have learned new ways to integrate technology into our curriculum but one of the major hurdles is the funding for such technology devices. Our school district only allows allots for $250 per teacher for our department’s budget, we have 7 teachers so our depa...

Views: 87 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 16, 2015 10:16am
by Susan Rossi

James Bricker

Tracking game stats

I am looking for some type of software that is free or cheap that keeps track of game stats. Does anyone know of any program that does a good job and is cheap? Right now, I just plug whatever stats I have into an Excel spreadsheet, but I want something that works a l...

Views: 113 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 16, 2015 10:10am
by Susan Rossi

James Bricker

Improving FitnessGram scores

Does anyone have an ideas on improving FitnessGram scores using technology? I recently purchased some curl up counters that have some built in lines (for the proper curl up distance) for the students to use for practice. I would like to see if there is anything out t...

Views: 110 Replies: 2

Last Post: Feb 16, 2015 10:03am
by Susan Rossi

Bob Bendlin

Flipping your Classroom - Has anyone tried this at the Elementary level?

Flipping your Classroom starts with the teacher taking a topic and creating a video to share with the students to watch at home. This then allows for thoughts and conservation to begin before class. Allow class time to be less "sit and listen" and more "do and learn"...

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Last Post: Feb 12, 2015 8:08am
by Taylor McCarney

david sheridan

opting out

We have large class sizes so our school has intitiated a policy of students who participate in a sport that are in good standing as juniors and seniors are allowed to "opt out" of physical education and have a free period. Personally I am not a fan of this. I find...

Views: 187 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jan 16, 2015 5:28am
by Kate McLoughlin

Jon

Use of Cell Phone Video for Peer Assessment

I was wondering what everyone thought about using a cell phone video or photo to analyze peers in the classroom. If they had a rubric they had to use and fill out.

Views: 179 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jan 16, 2015 5:08am
by Kate McLoughlin

Rick Armstrong

GPS Lessons

I have 10 GPS units that I use to set waypoints and have the student groups locate points set around our school and punch a team scorecard indicating they have found the waypoint. Are there any other creative ideas for the use of a GPS unit in or around school grounds.

Views: 108 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jan 15, 2015 2:01pm
by Rick Armstrong

James Bricker

Ideas for purchasing iPads

I would like to purchase a few iPads this year to use in my classroom. Is anyone familiar with any grant writing opportunities that would allow me to purchase the iPads? I am familiar with DonorsChoose, but I would like to apply for more grants if available.

Views: 89 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 15, 2015 7:40am
by John Nye

Morgan

Grading and Assessment

I would be interested to hear from anyone regarding how they grade in their classes, particularly at the elementary level. Due to the large number of students I see, checklists have worked best for me. I am not a fan of skill tests as I think it puts a lot of press...

Views: 129 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 15, 2015 7:05am
by John Nye

James Bricker

Donated equipment

Has anyone tried to have parents donate old fitness equipment to be used for high school classes? I would like to ask for old treadmills and elliptical machines that are not being used, but I was curious on how well it would be received by the community. I know there...

Views: 124 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jan 15, 2015 6:51am
by John Nye

James Bricker

Coaching apps

I coach high school track and I am always looking for ways to incorporate technology into my practice. I often use Coach’s Eye or Ubersense to film the athletes in order to show them their mechanics. Does anyone use something else that can help with technique d...

Views: 115 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jan 13, 2015 6:31pm
by Rick Armstrong