POST # 5 Producing Web 2.0

I can use this Superflix video to introduce the skills and activities that we will work on this upcoming school year. I can get more pictures to help introduce a particular skill or technique to the children and use the video as a set for the upcoming lesson.

TOOL # 4 Moving Up The Clouds...

I have created a health puzzle document in Google Docs and sent it to my colleagues, in the Music and Special Education department. I have asked each one to comment or chat with me about my topic.

In addition, I sent a health puzzle and lesson plan to a colleague at another school and a teacher at my school. I have asked them to comment on my plan. This will be a great way for teachers to share lessons, ideas and teaching techniques.

I am a curriculum writer and we can work on lesson plans as a team. I like the idea of not sending attachments. Using Google Apps as a teaching tool will help me to become even more organized along with my students. I like the idea of creating a paperless quiz. This is a really great feature. I can see how working in Google Docs will revolutionize how assignments or created, edited and turned into the teacher.

TOOL # 3

I love the NPR site. I listen to one of their shows on 90.9, KTSU. It is cool to see this site, I am sure that I will find some great stories to follows. In addition, I love ViewPure; it is great to be able to purify a video before it shown to the class. I have book mark some site, since I have used them in the past will continue to use them in the future. I really like Discovery Education, YouTube and Teacher Tube. Using them in my classes will help me demonstrate various skills and provide updated information to my classes.


 I have found two sites that had videos that I liked here is one that I have used for my Tumbling and Stunts classes: YouTube—Dominique Dawes performing on the balance beam:

 Oh my goodness this is was a very clever and very informative video. I was not aware that you can copyright a dance. I did not know that copyrights can last forever. In addition I did not know that that a copyright can be broken and that a small amount can be broken for “fair use.”I found this to be an eye-opener for me. I have created a drop box account and I am excited about using this tool in my classroom to help me collect homework assignments from my students. This is really a great feature.

TOOL # 2

Creating a PLN is quite new for me. At this time, I am not intimidated at all with the process. In the article, 10 Techniques to Get More Comments on Your Blog, I like the suggestions of creating boundaries, leaving open ended comments and finally, asking questions on your post.  I definitely will keep these points in mind as I post. I did not mind posting my comments; however, I can see how waiting for a response to a post could be quite taxing. I did not feel awkward sharing my thoughts since I am increasing my learning curb. I created a Google Reader account and I am following a new RSS: aahperd.org. I cannot wait for the updates on what is happening on a national level with physical education.

Tool # 1

I could use this blog to inform my parents of upcoming health fitness events as well as, giving them information on how that particular event transpired.