Screen Recordings

Screen recordings would be a tool to use in my Physical Education class. I could use it to make a orientation video that I would show each class at the beginning of the school year. In the recording I could express my expectations for the upcoming school year. I would demonstrate what I expect for participation, for the dress code, my grading scale, etc.
Lectures using screen recordings could show safety guidelines and first aid in the physical education class. This would be available to all students at all times. I could do a recording of the proper technique for administrating CPR and students could review the technique and then demonstrate proficiency in administering CPR.

Flickr in the Classroom

Flickr can be used in many different ways. For my physical education class I could use it to show the correct form for certain activities. An example would be the overhead serve in Volleyball. I could also use it to do storytelling projects and virtual field trips as well. I could also have them use pictures and have the students write stories on those pictures.
As a teacher I feel that the visual documentation of physical education class would be beneficial to show parents and administrators what is going on in the classroom.
For projects I could have them find images relative to nutrition or physical education then have them write reports.
Visual Flashcards would also be a great asset to use in the classroom as well. A teacher could post the flashcards online at Flickr and students could go to Flickr and use the flashcards as study aids.

YouTube In The Classroom

The first link I found to use in my physical education class is four goal soccer. The video would be very helpful because it gives the rules of the game and gives a quick demonstration of how the game is played.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eun842v4VPI


The next video I found on You Tube to use in my PE class is a nutritional video on the food pyramid. It shows the recommended amount of servings and the food groups individuals need each day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mA832D3NW0


I also found a link on a dance that kids in a physical education class created. I think having the students come up with their own dance routine would be a great way to have the students work together and would be different side to physical education that most students wouldn't see. So I could show them this video on some dance moves and to have them get some ideas to use in their own routine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjqCSUZvuhg

The final link I found was demonstrating a lateral raise that you would perform if you are lifting with free weights. She describes the muscles that you would be using, how to perform the exercise, and what weight you would be using while lifting. Since a lot of PE classes are now using weight lifting as a class I feel I could show them this video on how to do this particular exercise.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngLt-YXw0UA

Podcasts in the Classroom

I really had a good time with podcasting and I am sure students would be just as excited. I feel that podcasting in the classroom would be another tool that could engage students with learning. There is so much that Podcasting can be used for by both the teacher and the students. I would really like to use this in my classroom when I get back into teaching. I could use it to give a sub informtion on the class and for demonstrating activities that the class did during the PE class. It is also another way for the teacher to communicate with parents and school administrators on what skills are being covered.

Even as a parent of three kids, I can see that podcasting would help with academic and recreation. Parents and grandparents could read books to them, teach foreign languages, repeat the alphabet, etc.

Podcasting is the new technology and everyone needs to jump on board!!




education websites in podcasting

http://www.education-world.com/a_tech/sites/sites074.shtml

http://epnweb.org/

http://learninginhand.com/podcasting/


physcial education websites on podcasting


http://recap.ltd.uk/podcasting/sports/index.php

http://www.pelinks4u.org/archives/technology/100106.htm

Schools and Blogs

Since I have been out of teaching for about five years I decided to ask some of my colleagues about if their school systems block blogs and other social networking sites. After doing some research I found out that their school systems do block blogs and social networking for students. But if the teachers need specific sites for classroom projects they can ask for them to be opened upon request. For instance You-Tube has some educational videos that would be appropriate to show a class. The reasoning behind the school's choice to block social networking sites is the fact that they can not control what people write or post to those blogs nor filter just specific educational things posted on the sites.

Internet Safety

I have unknowingly been subjected to a questionable website which I am sure so many others, including students, have experienced. I was looking for some running shoes and thought that I would enter what I assumed would be the URL for Dick's Sporting Goods. Much to my surprise, it definitely was not selling sporting goods. This was not intentional, but does show that you can innocently be sent to sites that you would not normally want to view.

Many users of the Internet assume that every website is ????.com. Internet savvy people have knowingly used that scheme. As and example, www.whitehouse.com is not the official United States White House site.

I do feel that the Internet can be an excellent resource for students, staff, and parents. It is a great way to research topics, take virtual tours, communicate with others, etc. But, students should be informed on Internet safety. Too many students, and even some adults, post personal information that would allow predators to seek the individuals out or lure them out of their normally safe environment.

As a parent, I feel that I should monitor my children when they are at the age to be using the Internet. But, maybe Internet Safety should begin with informing parents about the Internet, social networking, etc.