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We are excited about your interest in taking this graduate level course from PE Central. Below you will find a course description, the instructor's biography, and course FAQ's. This course will last 8 weeks and, if you wish, you can apply for 3 graduate credits (an additional $165) from Adams State University located in Alamosa, Colorado.

If you have any questions about the course, contact us at courses@ssww.com

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This eight-week intensive course is designed for K-12 teachers who desire to learn how to use technology in the physical education classroom to benefit both the teacher and the students. This course will help educators to better meet modern standards and objectives using a variety of technologies to assist in understanding content, acquiring new pedagogy methods, developing assessment strategies, and enhancing communication avenues. Through online activities, discussions, and demonstrations, participants will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to incorporate technology in the physical education curriculum.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify when a technology strategy may improve the content or pedagogy aspects in the curriculum.
Implement a variety of technologies in the learning environment using multiple strategies applicable to the curriculum.
Develop classroom strategies using technology that improve the value of assessment and communication avenues.
Develop lesson plans using a variety of technologies to enhance the pedagogy and content in the curriculum.
Compare and contrast available technology resources to understand the most reliable and applicable information to consider.
Realize technology can help promote a physical education program and encourage communication avenues that are much more effective and efficient.

TEXTS, READINGS, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:

All course materials (PowerPoints, articles, web links, etc.) will be uploaded in the course or available online for students to access to complete the course assignments efficiently and effectively.

Articles:

Hansen, L., & Sanders, S. (2012). Active gaming: Is virtual reality right for your physical

education program. Strategies, 25(6), 24-27.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

In order to receive a passing grade, the participant must complete the following course requirements:

Blog/Forum Activity: You will learn the most effective and influential blogs/forums to follow and will review with a compare and contrast activity.
Newsletter: You will create a newsletter reflecting a topic of discussion that reaches an audience of parents, administration, and/or community.
Discussion Board: You will be involved in five discussion board conversations and expected to post to receive credit. Each post is worth 5% for a total of 25% of your grade.
Webinar Activity: You will view a webinar and be asked to answer questions in a review form.
Assessment Activity: Using a technology strategy discussed, you will create an assessment that will be useful in a physical education curriculum.
Lesson Plans: Throughout the course, you will create two lessons plans incorporating technology. Each lesson plan will be worth 10% for a total of 20%.
App Activity: Complete an App activity and submit
Midterm Assessment: Half way through the course you will be given a midterm assessment. This midterm assessment will consist of 20 multiple choice questions.
Final Assessment: At the conclusion of the course you will be given a final assessment. The final assessment will consist of 20 multiple choice questions.

Need to get this course approved by your administration and PD Coordinator? Download the course description here.

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