I teach elementary physical education k-6th grades. I would use the blog primarily for the 5th and 6th graders because of the knowledge of technology and the amount of time that they are allowed in the computer lab
The use of a blog in my classroom would be for students to log and discuss their activity. For instance, the FITT principle which stands for F=frequency how often they did an activity, I= intensity which is how hard they did it, T= time which is how long, and T= type what kind of activity that the student did.
The blog could also be used for encouragement by other students and for idea development. This could also be a place for the students to share favorite, or exciting activities.
My classroom blog would not be about a specific assignment but for the students to show what they have accomplished. I would also use it for Healthy Tips, such as food choice, portion distortion, activity ideas, and goals.
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You seem to have great plans for using blogging in physical education. I agree that it is probably most appropriate for your 5th and 6th graders. You mentioned that you would not use the blog as an assignment, but do you plan to use it as a class participation grade? I think that it is something to consider because many students do their best "speaking" in writing versus in the classroom. One physical education online activity I always enjoyed was tracking my nutrition, and I think your students may enjoy it, too. Over a period of time, students get their own personal nutrition profiles with their personal info. (ht., wt., level of activity, etc...) and record their diet. It is really interesting to see actual nutritional intake vs. what is recommended, and it is exciting to see improvements as proper adjustments are made. It could be a great long-term activity to consider for reflection opportunities.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas to both of you! I am thinking that I would benefit from the nutritional profiles as well. SO this type of blog would be beneficial to staff also. One thing our school has been big on is trying to incorporate better choices through food and exercise and we have really appreciated our PE teachers support and advice. SO perhaps your blog can also be geared someway towards the faculty and staff also.
ReplyDeleteI could see students sharing an activity and then finding others that are interested in the same type of activity through your blog. Perhaps that will help with some social networking and peer building.
I was informed by my little gang this week that if the teacher doesn't make it required they most likely won't do it, so I would agree with Ashlee regarding some type of reward or grade for blogging.
Good luck.
I have to admit my classroom is surrounded by PE teachers and coaches and none of them have ideas or energy that I have seen or heard you mention. You go girl! I think that I have to agree with Lori and what she said about both your post and the suppliment from Ashlee, they are great ideas.
ReplyDeleteMy question is with the ability to access a lab on a regulary and time being an issue as well, how will you keep the kids excited and engaged on what could turn into a prolonged activity. Will you make it mandatory, will it be bonus, will you give them the opportunity to work on it outside of classtime, and if so is that fair to students who don't have computers at home? Not trying to burst the bubble but just playing devils advocate to make sure this good idea becomes a success story for later.
I wish you good luck with getting the lab worked out and let me know how the project turns out.