Goal+1


 * __ GOAL #1 __**

- use iPads for enhanced learning, self evaluation, and peer evaluation - QR codes, HRM apps, various apps, Training Peaks || Apple Distinguished Educator program? – will find out more information on Nov. 1 Use a variety of apps and programs in classes and use student and teacher feedback to assess level of success ||
 * ** Goal Statement: ** |||| Use current and advanced technology in PHE 1 and PHE 2 ||
 * Standard Addressed ||  Strategies for Implementation  ||  Success Criteria - Evidence  ||
 * Standard B7: Integrates the use of technology in instruction and learning goals || - use iPods as HRMs

=iPods and Wahoo Fitness=

Using the iPods in class was challenging. Convincing the students to try a new way of tracking their heart rate was a big task. An even bigger difficulty was that the iPods would not connect to the wireless Internet in the school. As a result, the students could not send their heart rate files to their accounts at the end of lesson and caused some frustration for them. It was extremely beneficial for the students to use the iPods as it provided more information for them. They were also able to interact more intimately with their heart rate graphs and information in their own account. They could track their activity over the course of a unit and even the whole school year if they choose to do so. In the future, students will be able to use that information for a much wider purpose for their own personal health and fitness.

=iPads= iPads were not used extensively. I had hoped to use the iPads in more ways in my classes but I found that I did not have time to set them up in order for them to be used properly. One of the ways that I did manage to use the iPads was in the form of video feedback for students to be able assess themselves and their peers in doing various skills both individually and with in game play. It was very helpful for students to be able to see themselves doing an activity and also be able to slow it down to truly analyze a movement.

=Apple Distinguished Educator=

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I applied to the Apple Distinguished Educator program with the video above. Unfortunately, I was not accepted into the program but I did learn a lot from the application process and using technology throughout the year. It has been challenging with the use of new forms of technology in Physical and Health Education. Some of the challenges and difficulties I have experienced have caused me to be quite discouraged at times but I will persist. In the future, I hope to continue to work at finding the most effective way for our students to incorporate the use of the technology they use constantly into keeping health and fit and active.