Integrating Technology into PE
Safety, Eating Right, & Training the Body to be Fit for Life
What? Using technology in PE? Of course! Keep your students engaged by utilizing tools shared in this resource. We hope you'll check back often for new ideas!
Online Resources
Edmodo - class organization and collaboration tool
PB Works - class organization and collaboration tool
sample PB Works Collaborative Site - bit.ly/1dZoPaC
Blendspace - multimedia tool to provide easy access to materials for students
Socrative- online assessment tool
Tagxedo - word cloud creator
Choose My Plate - provides resources and tools to create healthy living habits
Nearpod - interactive presentation tool for classrooms
Class Tools: Random Name Picker - draw names randomly to create groups
http://www.classtools.net/random-name-picker/
Vocaroo - voice recording website
Padlet - collaborative space
All FBISD-Approved Digital Resources
Click below to see how one PE teacher uses a blog, QR codes, and other web tools in her classroom.
Awesome Apps
FBISD-Approved
Doodle Buddy – drawing app (illustrate poses, concepts, etc.)
Move Note – app for uploading video, documents, etc. (game instructions, video demos, etc.)
Screen Chomp – illustrate and record voice explaining illustrations
Splice (iphone) – upload stills and video, add text to create a basic presentation (show how to shoot, swing, strike, etc.)
iMovie – upload stills and video, add text and sound to create a robust presentation (PSA video)
iNigma – QR code reader (post at stations for more information)
Socrative - online assessment app; pairs with Socrative website
More Apps
ChoiceBoard Creator (free)- Customize a collection of pictures and add sound effects. Use for teaching skill progression with pictures, communicating with students with special needs, and for customizing student assessments.
Show Me (free): Interactive white board app that allows you to record your voice while illustrating. Draw over any background (a picture of your playground, gym, etc…), save your creations, and replay for your students when needed. Model game procedure, etc.
Labelbox (free): Quickly project an image with text on it. Effective as a warm up when students enter the gym or to quickly highlight a specific skill, behavior, etc. using pictures and text. (sports posters and moves)
TempoPerfect (free): Allows you to set a tempo according to beats per minute (metronome), works great for teaching about the heart, including what heart rate sounds like at 60 BPM versus 200 BPM
Seconds – timer for interval, circuit training, and fitness workouts
First Aid by American Red Cross – videos and information
49 Poses: Kids Yoga – sample poses
Dragon Dictation – voice recording, note-taking