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Exercise Science in Action with Project Based Learning
In the book, Integrating Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design, McTighe and Tomlinson suggest that understanding by design (UBD) and differentiated instruction (DI) are complementary...
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Figuring out Flipping
A flipped classroom sounds like the perfect learning model when you listen to the theory behind it. Not only does it individualise learning, it is a direct response to technology integration and the...
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Computer Hug?
It is obvious that education is a changing environment and that technology plays a big role in the shift we see in our learning spaces. The video, RSA Animate: Re-imagining Work simplifies the need to...
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Activity and movement in space are the heart of any of my physical education lessons with group discussion and kinesthetic activities taking priority in my health classroom. However, I do prioritise...
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Course 4 Final Project – Three Options for Course 5
Three possible options for my Course 5 project: A, B or C? Source: Creative Commons Images (flickr) https://flic.kr/p/pXZbFx Photo Attribution: Magnetic Letters by Christian Schnettelker A. Evolution...
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On the Path Toward Community Connections
Source: Creative Commons Images (Flickr) taken by Heather, September 11, 2011.https://flic.kr/p/amjKMc In theory, I have blogged about the importance of connectivism and building community online in...
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Marginalization of Physical Education and Health
Thankfully as a PE teacher in an international non-profit school I have a curriculum, funds and student body that supports a regular PE program. In many North American public schools, physical...
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Course 5 Final Project Proposal
In the spring, I proposed three different ideas for my final COETAIL project, however, now I am going to take things in a different direction. Those other projects are still works in progress and I...
View ArticleCourse 5 Final COETAIL Project – Animated GIFs in PE.
When people ask me about my COETAIL experience, I am happy to express that this has been a very valuable and practical learning experience. The greatest learning in this course was the confidence I...
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#community engagement #coetail #pln
My path toward expanding my personal learning network beyond my COETAIL community started with a few simple steps. I joined some new Google + communities, used Facebook to start making professional...
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