For this project, Trevor and I have decided to team up to design a blended-learning physical education course. While blended-learning isn't entirely new to either of us, utilizing it for phsy.ed definitely is! If you have any suggestions or feeback after checking out our prototype, please let us know. Target Population and Student DemographicThe main population for this blended-learning course is Grade 8 students aged 13-14 years old. While we will be following the Saskatchewan Grade 8 Physical Education Curriculum, these activities could easily be adapted to meet outcomes in Grade 6 and Grade 7. Course FormatThis blended course will utilize a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning, spanning a 3–4-week period. The modules will reflect a combination of physical activity and the completion of assignments through various technology tools. For the prototype, we will begin by dedicating 120 minutes per curriculum outcome as outlined by the Regina Catholic Schools time allotment. As this project is only a prototype, we plan to further develop these modules and address other indicators in the future. Course Toolset
Course ContentThis project will address all three strands of the Saskatchewan Grade 8 Physical Education Curriculum:
Learning Objectives
Assessment StrategiesAssessment will be achieved using various educational technology tools, this includes, but is not limited to:
Consideration for Common ConcernsSince Phys. Ed is largely comprised of movement-based activities, it can be challenging to hold students accountable when face-to-face instruction is not possible. Through the development of lessons and activities, our hope is to leverage educational technology to keep students accountable and create meaningful assessment. From our experience within very diverse buildings, we understand that there are challenges with online instruction for EAL learners. To address this, we plan to utilize subtitles in our instructional videos as well as make ourselves available to students through Microsoft Teams. In addition, detailed assignments using basic language will be posted in the OneNote. RationaleIn our online teaching experience, when Physical Education has been completed at the elementary school level, the primary focus is typically fitness related with minimal instruction and assessment. As this is a curriculum expectation, we feel that there should be more guidance as well as meaningful teacher-led instruction in this area. More importantly, we believe that it is essential for students to be active - even if they are participating in online learning. We want students to be aware that they can learn about their bodies and be physically active without access to a physical gymnasium. Through the use of a blended-learning course, we hope to demonstrate how educational technology tools can be utilized and integrated into a physical education classroom.
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miranda
1/31/2021 09:58:25 am
When I signed up for virtual school I never expected the division to require us to teach physical ed. I guess the saying goes, never assume... I can't wait to see what you come up with for a virtual physed classroom!
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Tessa
1/31/2021 01:32:40 pm
I love that you and Trevor are designing an online Phys Ed course! I really like the idea of challenging students to think about what being active outside of a typical gym environment looks like. I recently read a article about health educators and an assignment they had their students do. They had students take pictures of sports in their community/environment. You could do something similar, but maybe with what health and wellness look like in your students environments. The class could then compare differences/similarities of what health/wellness looked like for different students to create some engaging and also critical student discussions. Just a thought!
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1/31/2021 06:55:10 pm
I am so intrigued with how you two will teach and assess physical education using blended learning. I look forward to seeing your journey and completed course.
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1/31/2021 07:22:02 pm
This could be a really neat way to tackle the First Aid outcome, which can be difficult to do in face to face instruction especially in Covid times. Awesome idea and I look forward to seeing the final project and getting some suggestions to inspire me in my own PE classes.
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Gerod Wiens
1/31/2021 07:51:32 pm
This looks very interesting Matt and Trevor. I am looking forward to where you are headed with your prototype. As a former PE teacher, I found students often didn't know what was available in their own community/house outside of organized sport. Good luck!
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