Qwest Foundation for Education Technology Grant Recipient

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Qwest Foundation for Education Technology Grant
Recipient

• Moscow Junior High SchoolMoscow, Idaho

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Integrating TechnologyPedometers Heart Rate
Monitors

• Jessica Shawley
• 8th Grade Physical Education

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• What is our purpose?
• Moscow Junior High Philosophy
• What are our obstacles?
• Big dreams and budget lines
• Declining physical condition in students
• Technology
• How do we address the issues?
• Forming a visionFitness For Life

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Fitness For Life!

• Developing habits of Fitness for Life
• Integrate fitness within our curriculum
• Technology Integration
• Cross-Curricular Learning
• Portfolios and Fitness Testing
• Parent and Community Involvement

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Integrating Fitness

• Our goal is to use activities or adapt
  traditional ones that will keep students moving!
  
• We want to introduce students to a variety of
  activities that they can continue with in life
  College Intramurals, Parks Recreation Programs,
  gym memberships, self maintenance.
• Our program includes the traditional team sports
  and activities along with some new fitness
  additions.
• Fitness Days (2 days per week minimum)
• Weightlifting, circuit training, aerobics,
  fitness videos
• Use of pedometers and heart rate monitors
• Regular Fitness Testing

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The Starting PointPedometers

• Perceived vs. Measured Exertion
• 10,000 Steps-A-Day
• Fitness Day Routines
• Curriculum Integration Math History
• Map trails, races and more

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Taking it to the next levelHeart Rate Monitors

• Polar E40sEasy to Use
• Cardiovascular Concepts Lessons
• More student accountability/ownership
• Measures effectiveness of your lesson
• Curriculum Integration Math

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Technology Pros Cons

• Pros
• Captures the interest of students
• Mixes up the monotony of the classroom
• Makes applicable connections in many areas
• Cons
• Time
• Cleaning and upkeep
• Replacement costs (batteries, repair)
• The Pros outweigh the ConsGo For It!

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Student Portfolios Fitness Testing

• Paper Electronic
• Fitness Inventory
• Personal Goals
• Ped. HRM Logs
• Fitness Testing Record
• Share with parents

• FITNESSGRAM
• Test 3 times per year
• Record in portfolio
• Record online
• Track progress of individuals and of school
  program

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Family Health and Fitness Fair

• Community Family Involvement
• Showcase community opportunities
• Teach others about technology
• Students show portfolios and goals
• Increasing awareness
• Planned by Parent Support Team, PE Staff, and
  administration.
• Attendance can be required as part of a project
  or for extra credit.

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Resources

• For a list of all websites, textbooks, PDF files,
  and copies of classroom handouts I have used for
  Fitness For Life that I have spoken about
  today, please go to my school webpage at
• http//www.sd281.k12.id.us/Schools/MJHS/staff/staf
  f.htm
• Then click on my name Jessica Shawley

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Thank you!

• Jessica Shawley
• Moscow Junior High School
• Email shawleyj_at_sd281.k12.id.us
• School 208-882-3577
• Contact me anytime!
• I would love to be able to
• exchange ideas with you.