WHPE Update MAY 2020
"Better Together"
Greetings,
I hope this message finds you and your family happy, healthy, safe, and optimistic. I know that teaching can be pretty challenging right now so let me start by reminding you that we are #inthistogether and we are doing some amazing things. Throughout the past couple months, we have witnessed a great sharing resources and collaboration. We have also seen more creativity being utilized to engage students from a distance. Many of us are continually learning and trying new strategies. I recognize how much we all miss the face to face interaction but we will get through this. And while the uncertainty of the what schools will look like in the fall looms heavy right now on many of our minds, it is important to remember that:
- Things are changing rapidly and it is too soon to know what schools will be like in the fall. As new information comes out, we must remain flexible and responsive. (something we are already very good at) For example, recently the CDC has stated that we should not be so worried about the virus being spread on surfaces. Will this allow students to share equipment more easily? SHAPE America is working closely with the CDC to develop guidelines that are not yet available.
- We must advocate for our students health and well-being as schools are possible restructuring. WHPE will help provide advocacy resources if you find yourself in a situation where physical education is being limited or denied in your district.
- WHPE will continue to provide teaching resources throughout the summer. Check out our WHPE Facebook and Twitter where there are new posts daily. Join our Zoom meetings (see below for the upcoming schedule). You can find past zoom recordings and a folder full of HPE @ home on our home page. http://whpe.us/
- Summer is near. Take a break. Allow yourself time to recharge and find balance in your life.
Convention News. We are holding onto hope that we will be able to have our annual convention on October 28-30. We are also making contingency plans just in case. Stay tuned.
Throughout it all, please remember We are BETTER TOGETHER and WHPE is here to serve you. Don't hesitate to reach out with new ideas or concerns.
Warm Regards,
Maureen Vorwald, WHPE President
WHPE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Update
WHPE ZOOM Opportunities #BetterTogether
We would love to have you join us. If you want PD in something else, please reach out and we will add a session on the topic of your choice.
May 26- 11:00 am Topic: Canvas https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86847066258
Password 348681
May 27 - 3:00 pm Topic: Seesaw and the Google Classroom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82212258743 Password: 918947
June 2 - 1:00 Topic: Step it Up Game On https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88457792332
Password: 497795June 4 - 3:00 End of the Year SOCIAL https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88355878071
Password: 642408
ChargedUP Online Conference 2020
PHYSED Summit 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-eQNFKmtro&list=PLeqzx8QbVTD2nCdRs6to6_uYaZEBYDrEU
Virtual Classrooms
If you have been on social media lately, you have seen an explosion in the popularity of creating a virtual classroom. Here are a couple of resources to help you design your own.
Andy Milne blog: https://slowchathealth.com/2020/05/12/virtual-classrooms-bitmoji/?fbclid=IwAR1eW1jVcm_qcPZTv1BaEeAnjyW1BXlpE3yDkq2Kf11MotKbV3Uee8_4RRg
Bitmoji tutorial by Thomas Blakemore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=Ddvvw9mInm8&fbclid=IwAR1d2b7qr_75dSt-p0-TQpRfDMuoTcnfmmwC9maEM5CfbGZwgcvBYPXzHWc&app=desktop
PLYOGA Anyone?
PLYOGA has been offering highly discounted PLYOGA Professional Development Certifications LIVE ONLINE.
Next Dates:
*ONLY $30 PER TEACHER (normally $199)*
https://www.plyogafitness.com/get-plyoga-certified
PLYOGA® is a 4-part high intensity interval training system using accelerated and fundamental Yoga as a fluent and active recovery for Plyometric movements. PLYOGA® uniquely focuses on utilizing all exercise planes evenly. PLYOGA® is an equipment free format that caters to every participant through balance, agility, power and endurance work. It allows each person to shine in their comfort zone while pushing them to excel where challenges present themselves. PLYOGA is compatible with SHAPE Standards.
Check out the PLYOGA Kids website!!
Culturally Responsive Classrooms and Social/Emotional Learning in PE - Virtual Workshop
Examine your current program and celebrate the ways you already incorporate Culturally Responsive Classroom and Social/Emotional Learning practice. Learn about additional practices you can include to make your face-to-face or online classroom more culturally responsive and an even safer space in which students can grow in the affective domain.
DATE: Monday, June 22nd
TIME: 9am-4pm
COST: $40.00
PD: Certificate for 7 hours awarded at the end of the workshop
LOCATION: Online
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION: https://bit.ly/2RXZiFk
CONTACT: Cindy Kuhrasch at cnkuhrasch@wisc.edu or 608-753-2876 for answers to specific questions.
Workshop presented by UW-Madison Physical Education Teacher Education
HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION ONLINE RESOURCES
WHPE Zoom Recordings https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11twx8VzmcqIQ7qQCuYOQZjuahheMLtgi
WHPE Facebook page. We have new entries daily!!
https://www.facebook.com/pg/wisconsinhealthandpe/posts/?ref=page_internal
HPE @ Home Resources on our Webpage
SHAPE AMERICA resources HPE @ Home
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1O2J_qP--IbKb0f9Bznle7TyPqzOSAjbu