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No Excuses! - A Documentary about Quality Physical Education

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QUALITY PHYSICAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY

• ​The Importance of Physical Education​​
• What Does Quality Physical Education Look Like?

• ​​​​​​Advocacy Resources and Toolkits
• ​​Pledge your Support for Quality Physical Education

EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES

• Teaching Strategies
• Planning
• Assessment
• Class Management

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• General Teaching Strategies
• Teaching Strategies for English Language Learners
• ​Adapted Physical Education Resources​
• Social Justice and Diversity
• Facilitating Discussions and Debriefs

• ​​​Examples of Cross Disciplinary Activities
• ​Growth Mindset and Multiple Intelligences​​​
• How to Engage Families in Your Curriculum​
• Advice for New Teachers
• Miscellaneous Articles and Videos​

• Planning Physical Education Units​
• Domains of Learning and Writing Learning Objectives

• ​​Instructional Models in Physical Education
• Teaching Styles in Physical Education​​​

• Assessment in Physical Education
• ​Rubric Guidelines and Examples

• ​Grading in Physical Education
• Fitnessgram Guidelines and Resources

• Class Management Guidelines​
• ​Tools for Assessing Behavior​

• ​Resources for Building Character and Conflict Resolution​
  
• ​Strategies for Forming Groups​
  

TEACHER RESOURCES

• Teacher Resources
• Fitness
• Instructional Videos
• Professional Development
• Technology

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• Physical Education Related Organizations
• Resources for Physical Education Lessons
• ​​​Safety Related Resources​

• ​​Resources for Physical Education DIY and Hacks​​
• Physical Education Related National Observances​​
• ​​​The Importance of Recess, Play, and Active Classrooms​​

• Examples of Fitness Activities
• ​​​​Strategies for Activity Promotion and Adherence​

• Resources for Stress Management​
• Online Resources for Health, Fitness, and Nutrition

• Icebreakers, Teambuilding, and Conflict Resolution

• Dance - Overview and Resources
• Dance - Folk and Line
• Dance - POCO LOCOs
• Dance - Ballroom and Social Dance
• Dance - Additional Youtube Playlists

• Information and Resources for Professional Development​
• ​Social Media Resources for Physical Educators​​

• ​Teaching Evaluation Forms for Physical Educators​

• ​Technology Guides for Physical Education
• Apps for Physical Education
• Online Technology Resources
• ​Projector Uses in Physical Education

• ​Virtual Reality in Physical Education
• 360 Degree Photos and Videos in Physical Education
• Augmented Reality and QR Codes in Physical Education

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360 Degree Photos and Videos in Physical Education

• Overview - 360 Photos
• Overview - 360 Videos
• Related Pages

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Cardboard Camera is a free and simple to use app from Google that allows you to take 360 degree photos on an Android phone (there are also iPhone apps). These photos can then be viewed on virtual reality viewers, mobile devices, computers, and on websites. Here are some potential uses for 360 degree photos in physical education:

• Interesting new format for class/school/event photos​

• Simulate tactical decision making in a 1st person view

• Share more detailed & complete views of your teaching space with others

360 degree video cameras are becoming more affordable and in better resolutions (​see this article for tips on creating your own 360 videos). While 360 degree videos are not quite virtual reality, they do have many potential uses in education such as: 

• Reviewing and reflecting on lessons
  
• Recording conference sessions

• Recording athletic practices/performances
• Campus/Facilities tour

• ​Technology Guides for Physical Education
• Apps for Physical Education
• Online Technology Resources​

• ​Projector Uses in Physical Education
• ​Virtual Reality in Physical Education
• ​Augmented Reality and QR Codes in Physical Education

 

Example 360 Degree Photo - Class Picture

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EXAMPLE 360 DEGREE PHOTO - Teaching Space

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example Virtual Tour - Teaching Space

example 360 degree videos - demonstration

EXAMPLE 360 DEGREE VIDEOs - ​recording lessons

EXAMPLE 360 DEGREE VIDEOs - recording Conference sessions​

EXAMPLE 360 DEGREE VIDEOs - Miscellaneous

using 360 videos for 4-wall dances

Software that comes with 360 degree cameras (at least mine) allows you to take a 360 degree video and edit it into a "Point of View" (POV) video. Why is this important? Traditionally, when 4-wall dances changes directions (rotates 90 degrees) the view changes from watching the dancers from behind (matching), to a side view, then to a front view (mirror), to another side view, and then back to watching from behind. With a POV video students will always see a matching perspective, which should be much easier to follow along. Use a projector for one wall and use yourself for the opposite wall (this ensures students can always see a demonstrator).

Original 360 Video (use the mouse cursor to change the view)

After Editing into a POV (view rotates on its own)

Using 360 Videos for Dance Showcases

This dance (Merengue Mixer) was filmed with the camera hanging from the ceiling. This technique allows you to showcase all students and is great for parents. It can also be used to assess students' performances. Use the cursor to move the video around to see each dancer!

Resources for 360 Photos and Videos

• HoloBuilder​

• Spherecast

• Tour Creator

• ​Vizor 360