Where’s the Balance? Incorporating Reading and Writing into Your PE/Health Curriculum

Workshop Presenters: Jo Owens and Amy DiBasilio Edgewood Middle School Highland Park, IL Jo Owens and Amy DiBasilio Edgewood Middle School Highland Park, IL

Overview of Presentation How it All Began How to Begin Intro to Project Key Criteria Rubric How to Begin Modes of Presentation How it All Began How to Begin Intro to Project Key Criteria Rubric How to Begin Modes of Presentation Examples Quick Tips Other Ways to use Technology Other Reading and Writing Ideas

How it Began ERR Preparation (ISAT)-reading,writing and making connections Our school was on a mission to incorporate multi- disciplinary units. Continuing to incorporate reading and writing into the PE/Health curriculum is important not only to our school (SIP) but also to our department. 8th Grade Global Theme is “What Role Does Balance Play in Our Lives?” ERR Preparation (ISAT)-reading,writing and making connections Our school was on a mission to incorporate multi- disciplinary units. Continuing to incorporate reading and writing into the PE/Health curriculum is important not only to our school (SIP) but also to our department. 8th Grade Global Theme is “What Role Does Balance Play in Our Lives?”

Intro to Project The 8 th grade global theme is “What role does balance play in our lives?” In keeping with that theme, we are asking you to read a sports fiction/nonfiction book that you have not read before and complete a project focusing on areas the characters you read about may find or struggle to find balance. Some examples of areas that balance or lack of may be seen are in health, family, friends, nutrition, sports, decision-making, etc. Please choose a book that is representative of you as a reader. The pages you read can be applied to your independent reading for English class.

Key Criteria  Key Criteria:  Introductory Info: Include your first name and last initial, the title and author of your book, and a clever/creative title that is different from your book title.  Summary of the book: 1-2 paragraph summary (written on the Glog or audio/video-inserted into Glog)  Reflection relating to balance: In a clever, creative way share your thoughts, opinions, feelings, etc. about the book in general and in relation to balance. This could be in the form of a poem, creating a new ending to the book, offering advice to a character or to other teens based on the information in the book, or other applicable ideas. You may showcase this on your Glog in any way you choose.  Key Criteria:  Introductory Info: Include your first name and last initial, the title and author of your book, and a clever/creative title that is different from your book title.  Summary of the book: 1-2 paragraph summary (written on the Glog or audio/video-inserted into Glog)  Reflection relating to balance: In a clever, creative way share your thoughts, opinions, feelings, etc. about the book in general and in relation to balance. This could be in the form of a poem, creating a new ending to the book, offering advice to a character or to other teens based on the information in the book, or other applicable ideas. You may showcase this on your Glog in any way you choose.

Key Criteria Cont.  Five new vocabulary words: Words you learned and their definitions  Recommendation:Would you recommend this book and why? Be specific.  Comments: Comment on five other students’ Glogs: Please print out the comments and give to your teacher when your project is completed.  References: Please create a section where you reference all the materials and sites you used. Don’t forget to reference the book itself. Please use proper citation.  Five new vocabulary words: Words you learned and their definitions  Recommendation:Would you recommend this book and why? Be specific.  Comments: Comment on five other students’ Glogs: Please print out the comments and give to your teacher when your project is completed.  References: Please create a section where you reference all the materials and sites you used. Don’t forget to reference the book itself. Please use proper citation.

Rubric Rubistar is a good site to create rubrics  Introductory Info (4)  Attractiveness (4 )  Mechanics (4)  Summary(4)  Originality/Creativity/ Effort (4 )  Reflection Relating to Balance (4)  Introductory Info (4)  Attractiveness (4 )  Mechanics (4)  Summary(4)  Originality/Creativity/ Effort (4 )  Reflection Relating to Balance (4)  Student Recommendation (4)  Reflection on others Glogs (4)  New Vocabulary (4)  References (4) Total=40 pts.

How to Begin  Create Assignment  Create Theme  Book Talk  Author Visits  Get English Teachers on Board  Create Assignment  Create Theme  Book Talk  Author Visits  Get English Teachers on Board

Ways to Present  Traditional Book Report  Poetry  Poster  Present Using Sports Equipment or Clothing  Traditional Book Report  Poetry  Poster  Present Using Sports Equipment or Clothing

Technology Presentations Options  Power Point  iMovie  Voicethread  Wiki  Glogster  Prezi  Slideshow, Animoto, etc.  Power Point  iMovie  Voicethread  Wiki  Glogster  Prezi  Slideshow, Animoto, etc.

Ideas for Student Feedback During Presentations  If you are using traditional book report methods you can present by putting out tables in the gym and allowing students to walk around. Have post its or papers by each project and have students comment on a specific number of projects (positives only).  If using technology, many sites allow students to comment either by writing or by voice.

Possible Project Themes  Balance  Leadership  Teamwork  Sportsmanship  Body Image  Adolescent Issues  Specific Sport Techniques  Sports and Nutrition  Balance  Leadership  Teamwork  Sportsmanship  Body Image  Adolescent Issues  Specific Sport Techniques  Sports and Nutrition

Information on Glogster Glogster is a social network that allows users to create free interactive posters, or glogs  Basic Account 50 students (free)  Premium Account 200 students  EDU accounts  Can comment on others Glogs  Students should add an Avatar not their picture on profile  Students should put first name, last initial on Glog  Back up Glog to disc or drive. Save long Glog entries on Word first  Check passwords early in project  Basic Account 50 students (free)  Premium Account 200 students  EDU accounts  Can comment on others Glogs  Students should add an Avatar not their picture on profile  Students should put first name, last initial on Glog  Back up Glog to disc or drive. Save long Glog entries on Word first  Check passwords early in project

Information on Voicethread  A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).  Free service-Can sign up for EDU account  A VoiceThread is a collaborative, multimedia slide show that holds images, documents, and videos and allows people to navigate slides and leave comments in 5 ways - using voice (with a mic or telephone), text, audio file, or video (via a webcam).  Free service-Can sign up for EDU account

Information on Prezi  Prezi is a Flash-based presentation system that allows users to create dynamic presentations.  Users can zoom in and out across a large area (no slides),  Users can create motion paths, embed images and video  Edu accounts available (B1Blog)  Prezi is a Flash-based presentation system that allows users to create dynamic presentations.  Users can zoom in and out across a large area (no slides),  Users can create motion paths, embed images and video  Edu accounts available (B1Blog)

Information on Wiki  A Wiki is a great place for presenting information and student collaboration  EDU Wikis are available-no needed  Objects, videos and information can be linked or embedded in a Wiki  Students can comment on teacher information or on other students pages  If a student makes a mistake or a makes a comment you don’t like you can revert back to an old version. Wiki’s keep all the history of changes on each page.  A Wiki is a great place for presenting information and student collaboration  EDU Wikis are available-no needed  Objects, videos and information can be linked or embedded in a Wiki  Students can comment on teacher information or on other students pages  If a student makes a mistake or a makes a comment you don’t like you can revert back to an old version. Wiki’s keep all the history of changes on each page.

Quick Tips *Get the English teachers on board. *If you choose a site that requires a student password have the students log in early on in the project (preferably as a class) to avoid password issues. *Break the project into smaller pieces with definite due dates. *Have the students back up everything. *If possible, give students some computer lab time during class (1-2 class periods). *Get the English teachers on board. *If you choose a site that requires a student password have the students log in early on in the project (preferably as a class) to avoid password issues. *Break the project into smaller pieces with definite due dates. *Have the students back up everything. *If possible, give students some computer lab time during class (1-2 class periods).

Quick Tips Cont. *Give the kids a list of help resources for whatever site you are having them use (a link to a “how to” video is helpful). *If your students are not used to having homework start small. If you are teaching 6th-8th grade start with 6th grade and each year add on until all the grades have some type of assignment. *Celebrate and publicize your students’ work. *Give the kids a list of help resources for whatever site you are having them use (a link to a “how to” video is helpful). *If your students are not used to having homework start small. If you are teaching 6th-8th grade start with 6th grade and each year add on until all the grades have some type of assignment. *Celebrate and publicize your students’ work.

Other Ideas for Reading/Writing Assignments  Let students create a cartoon version of the book they have just finished.  Let students create a short video clip about the book.  Create a virtual poster advertising the book or recommending (literary critic).  Bookcasting is a recorded audio podcast about a book.  Wikis are an excellent place for students to share book reviews  Let students create a cartoon version of the book they have just finished.  Let students create a short video clip about the book.  Create a virtual poster advertising the book or recommending (literary critic).  Bookcasting is a recorded audio podcast about a book.  Wikis are an excellent place for students to share book reviews

Other Ideas for Reading/Writing Continued  Voice Thread is an amazing site that allows students to create web 2.0 slide shows that become interactive and collaborative.  Use magazine or newspaper articles instead of a whole book to start small.  Reinact a scene from the book with a different twist or ending  Voice Thread is an amazing site that allows students to create web 2.0 slide shows that become interactive and collaborative.  Use magazine or newspaper articles instead of a whole book to start small.  Reinact a scene from the book with a different twist or ending

Other Ideas for Technology in the PE Curriculum  A general PE Department Wiki with basic curriculum information.  A Wiki or Blog targeting your specific class or a specific topic (processing in teambuilding).  Use a slide show site (Animoto, Slideshare, etc.) to have students teach specific skills.  A general PE Department Wiki with basic curriculum information.  A Wiki or Blog targeting your specific class or a specific topic (processing in teambuilding).  Use a slide show site (Animoto, Slideshare, etc.) to have students teach specific skills.

Other Ideas for Technology Cont.  Use a slide show or video site to view students creative dances.  Use a Wiki or Blog to have students demonstrate their understanding of fitness terminology and fitness concepts.  Fitnessgram/Activitygram  Use a Flip Cam to demonstrate sport skills/techniques.  Website searches related to PE/Health concepts  Use a slide show or video site to view students creative dances.  Use a Wiki or Blog to have students demonstrate their understanding of fitness terminology and fitness concepts.  Fitnessgram/Activitygram  Use a Flip Cam to demonstrate sport skills/techniques.  Website searches related to PE/Health concepts

Resources  Rubic-  10 Tech Alternatives to Book Reports enhanced-alternatives-to-book-reports?page=2 * Voicethread- *Wikispaces- *Glogster-edu.glogster.com *Prezi-prezi.com * Animoto-animoto.com/education *Edgewood PE Wiki- *IAHPERD Wiki- * Wikis-  Rubic-  10 Tech Alternatives to Book Reports enhanced-alternatives-to-book-reports?page=2 * Voicethread- *Wikispaces- *Glogster-edu.glogster.com *Prezi-prezi.com * Animoto-animoto.com/education *Edgewood PE Wiki- *IAHPERD Wiki- * Wikis-

Share Out  What kind of projects do you do in your class?  What kind of technology do you use in your class?  What kind of projects do you do in your class?  What kind of technology do you use in your class?