One of my fav middle school Phys Ed units is based around jump rope. To summarise the unit really briefly: students are taught some basic skills and safety pointers, then put into pairs and challenged to create a routine to music incorporating a set list of skills. Students ‘peer teach’ themselves the set list of skills by viewing task cards and watching videos, … Continue reading
I recently got talking to my brother-in-law about the potential of integrating tech into sports training. Being a soccer player and coach he was interested to hear the possibilities and could picture some of the tech I mentioned being useful and even powerful… but, like a lot of teachers/coaches new to tech, he also seemed … Continue reading
My sport has always been Netball and Netball season has just begun. This year I’m taking a sideline role but have vowed to return to the club next year as I already miss it like crrrrrrrazy. Netball runs deep in these veins! I knew this before but moreso now as its the first year in, well forever really, that I … Continue reading
Sports Education in Physical Education Program (SEPEP) is a student centred approach to Phys Ed. Its a model that seeks to provide an authentic means for students to engage in Physical Education by taking the best parts of community sport to enhance student learning. If you’re unfamiliar with the SEPEP model check out this post and this video by the … Continue reading
In a previous blog post I reflected on how I’ve used feedback in Outdoor Education. This time round I wanted to focus on how IT can be used to improve the feedback process. As always its important to keep in mind that the challenge is to find ways to enhance and transform what we … Continue reading
Even though there is an abundance of great examples of how teachers are integrating IT out there I recall a time when I lacked the confidence to give any of these ideas a red hot go. Im sure theres a lot of teachers that have felt, or still feel, the same way. I wanted to, because they all … Continue reading
I have a stash of games at the ready for all sorts of occasions and groups I teach/lead. Whether it be for welcoming a new class at the start of the year, enjoying time around the campfire, challenging students communication skills, or taking a 5 minute active brain break there are plenty of reasons to play games! For all … Continue reading
