10: Tech Infused PE
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SHOW NOTES
During Episode 10, we got the chance to interview Lisa Hildebrand. She is the PE teacher at Van Allen Elementary in North Liberty, IA. During our conversation she shares some of the innovative ways she has infused tech into PE.
KEY POINTS
Twitter
Provides a peak into everyone's classroom
Sworkit:
Kids do an exercise for a certain amount of time, then rest and move onto the next exercise.
Many kids were even doing this at home.
Tabata Apps:
Can be projected
Keeps kids moving
Projector/Apple TV:
Provides a great way to project activit
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10: Tech Infused PE
SHOW NOTES
During Episode 10, we got the chance to interview Lisa Hildebrand. She is the PE teacher at Van Allen Elementary in North Liberty, IA. During our conversation she shares some of the innovative ways she has infused tech into PE.
KEY POINTS
Twitter
Provides a peak into everyone's classroom
Sworkit:
Kids do an exercise for a certain amount of time, then rest and move onto the next exercise.
Many kids were even doing this at home.
Tabata Apps:
Can be projected
Keeps kids moving
Projector/Apple TV:
Provides a great way to project activit
09: Kid Centered Learning Environments
SHOW NOTES
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KEY POINTS
Makerspace Challenges
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Some short and some long
Thematic
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makerspace kits--teachers can check out from library
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Pinterest for ideas
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Sensory options
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KEY POINTS
Blended Learning takeaways for Travis:
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3) More respectful tasks for students
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5) Gives students more ownership in their learning
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