This document provides guidance for physical education teachers on integrating instructional technology in their classrooms. It discusses managing technology resources, conducting action research to study the impact of technology, and assessing student learning with tools like fitness reporting software. Tips are provided for moving toward a 1:1 student to device ratio, including starting small with one platform, developing community norms for appropriate use, and ensuring learning remains the priority. The stages of action research are outlined. Teachers are guided to identify independent variables for their action research project and determine what achievement targets and contextual factors need to be considered. Sample classroom rules for electronic device use are also included.

1. Integrating Instructional Technology
in Physical Education and Sport
PET 673
On Campus
Day 3
Unit 4
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2. Outline
I. Managing of Technology in the Classroom
I. Skype Interview with Blaire Baldwin, Grundy Center, IA
II. Action Research in Action
I. Independent & Dependent Variables
III. Assessment/Student Learning
I. TK- Fitnessgram 9
I. Becoming a #PEGeek Session 3
II. Make it an A+ Unit
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3. Managing Technology in the
Classroom
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4. Equipment Management
Considerations
• Identification system
• Numbering scheme
• Distribution to users
• Protective cases
• Cleaning
• Tools needed for repairs
• Storage / charging (?)
• Check-out system
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5. 5 Tips for Moving Toward 1:1
• Start Small
– Select one tool or platform to
engage students in short
instructional task.
– Example: Edmodo entrance &
exit slips; Padlet collective
learning board
• Community first,
connections second
– Web-based rules, norms ,
procedures, and expectations
are the same as classroom rules
– Develop a contract for use and
digital citizenship
• Let Learning Lead
– Plan lessons --- then seek tools
• Take risks, and your
students will reciprocate
– Trying something new will be
time-intensive, keep trying
– Be a patient, learning takes
time, practice
• Keep audience and
authenticity at the core
– Link learning activities (w/
tech) to authentic experiences
for learners
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6. What if I don’t have 1:1 …
… 1:7 …or even 1:20?
• Pre-Class Organization
– Policies/Use Agreements
– Use team system
• E.g. Sport Education roles
– Placement of technology
– Create “cheat sheets”
• In-Class Management
– Lead up to full use
• Prep your patience
– Use proximity to monitor
– Allow students to lead
• Assign students to help
– Keep it student-centered
– Station rotation signal
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7. Action Research in Action
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9. Stages of Action Research
1. Clarifying Vision and Target (Pre-Planning)
2. Deliberate Planning (Planning)
3. Implementing Action and Collecting Data
(Action)
4. Reflecting on Data and Planning Informed
Action (Result)
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10. Your Variables
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IF…
(Your Actions /
Independent Variables)
Ideas for your technology
action research project?
THEN…
(Achievement Targets /
Dependent Variables)
What do you envision your
students gaining (performance
target) from your ARP?
What improvements do you hope
to see in your own teaching
practices (process target) as a
result of your ARP?
• Changes to academic/skill
performance
• Changes in student behavior
• Changes in student
attitude/affect
• Changes in your teaching
skill
• Changes in your teaching
methods
• Ex: Providing clearer
explanations
• Ex: Proving timely
feedback to learners

11. Make 2 Lists
1st - To progress toward your achievement
targets, what needs to happen?
– List what would have to happen to meet your
targets?
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• Plan learning activities,
• Provide instruction and feedback to students on:
- exercise intensity,
- cardiovascular systems,
- mechanics of measuring intensity,
• Create assessments
• Secure technology,
• Learn to use,
• Create technology management plan
• Teach students how to use technology
• ….
• ….
These independent
variables become
your action plan

12. Make 2 Lists
2nd - To progress toward your achievement
targets, what contextual considerations do you
need to account for?
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• School Policies
• Weather
• Number of students per class
• Space considerations
• Student knowledge / familiarity with technology
• Access to technology
• Length of class period
• ….
• ….
These may
impact/influence
your independent
variables

13. Make a Map - Variables & Targets
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14. Assessment / Student Learning
Tools
A Sample of ideas
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15. Fitness Reporting Software
• Human Kinetics Fitnessgram
– Secure web-based data base
– County or School access
– Teacher & Student sign-in
– Longitudinal tracking
– Student & Parent reports
– Class Summary reports
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Potential Standards addressed using HRMs 3, 4
Assessment & Evaluation

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17. PE Geek Session #3
Lunch 12:30-1:30
Geeks prepare from 1:30-2:00
Session starts 2:00
A+ Unit Share following
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18. Mr. Peter’s Classroom Rules for
Electronics
• In our classroom:
– Laptops or tablets, are encouraged. Smartphones may be used
at designated times to update homework or To-Do lists.
– You must enter this classroom with all devices off, and leave the
classroom with all devices off
– No games, entertainment, or personally communications in the
classroom. EVER.
– No taking pictures or videos of others without their permission.
– You are accountable for your words and conduct both in class
and online
– Computer problems are NEVER an excuse for late or missing
work. Save often. Leave yourself extra time. PROBLEM SOLVE.
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