My driving question has been through a long journey these past eight weeks. It began as “How can we do PE online?” and for a while, I stubbornly thought it could remain that. When I finally admitted to myself that I sounded more like a caveman and less like a graduate student conducting research, my DQ then began a wild ride with the following considerations:
-Can PE teachers and coaches improve their instruction and facilitate active learning with new tech tools? -How can we effectively incorporate technology into PE and coaching to enhance student learning? -How can we effectively incorporate technology into PE and coaching at the secondary level to make our students more motivated and active learners? -How can the incorporation of technology in PE lesson design increase student efficacy? (something about lifelong learners!) -What are the systems for students tracking what they're doing health-wise which will transfer from classroom to distance learning? Doing routine enough to become classroom procedure Then I began to think about three research questions in relation to my capstone project. I want my capstone project to be a resource for secondary PE teachers for “How to Tech in PE,” including digital tools for youth, high school collegiate athletics. The goal is to make digital learning and effective implementation of technology in physical education and coaching more tangible for physical educators and coaches everywhere. Right now I'm hoping my DQ and research questions lend themselves to this goal. They are currently as follows (though evidently it can always change at any moment!)... DQ: What tools + procedures can a PE program put into place that will easily transition to distance education and support students to develop lifelong habits? RQ1: How can the incorporation of technology in PE lesson design increase student efficacy and create lifelong learners? RQ2: Which tools support a student who prefers individual exercise routines vs a student who needs the social aspect? RQ3: Which tech tools and strategies will allow youth, high school and collegiate athletic programs to effectively teach year-round?
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Jason Chatham
7/20/2020 06:36:04 pm
First thought: I want to drive super fast on that road in your pic. Second thought: Your thinking about PE will truly be revolutionary. Honestly, that’s the thought. I don’t often get to see progressive thinking at this level with athletics and coaching and I think you are a star. Can’t wait to see you bring this to Big Blue!!
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Sheri
7/20/2020 09:59:34 pm
I can see your "Exercise Like A Tech Pirate" book getting published by Dave Burgess's company now! I have a friend who teaches middles school PE and coaches volleyball. She and I chatted about what PE "looked" like in the Spring and what it "could" look like this next school year. I told her about some of the lessons you shared with our class and she was inspired to think more like a tech teacher. Thank you for leading the way to show ALL teachers that innovation is necessary and important. I'm looking forward to seeing you travel down that road. I am with you in that the road is long, bumpy, twisty and sometimes deceptive with those darn mirages. BUT I know if we have each other and we keep moving forward, we will get to our destination and enjoy the adventure.
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Lynda Tuttle Bergner
7/21/2020 11:06:33 am
Dustin,
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