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Welcome to the PE Leadership Wiki Page. This page is contains the resources we will be using for the TTTC PE 2008 and Technology Leadership Institute.

Monday July 14, 2008, 10:20 - 12:20 pm, Period 2 Agenda 1. Log in to the Physical Education Virtual Classroom at [|http://ol2.lausd.net], using your single sign on user name and password.

This will be where you will upload your assignment and post your reflections on each days activities. You will also be able to return to this virtual space throughout the year to earn more hours toward salary points.

Please look at the Module named Resources. Here you will find links to the Human Kinetics website where you can see video tutorials on how to do everything ever wanted to do with FitnessGram 8.0 and 8.3.

Now your lead instructor will go over how to install FitnessGram 8.0, set up a teacher account, add classes and students, and run a report. You will also learn to uninstall the program and back up and archive your files should you need to move your data to another computer. The main purpose of learning to use this program is to allow you to implement data driven instruction. Once you have the printed reports, you can develop an intervention program for the at risk students. In the FG8SA_D folder there is a subfolder named **client** where you can find lots of .pdf files for student contracts, goal setting, and parent reports that you can use in your intervention program with your student/s. The 5 areas that the test assesses are: a. Muscle Strength, b. Muscle Endurance, c. Flexibility d. Aerobic Capacity E. Body Composition (Body Mass Index or BMI).

The detailed report provided by the FitnessGram software will allow you to identify specific activities to help the student develop a road map to achieve a passing score, which is 5 out of 6 areas of the test.

Please click on this link for instructor documents developed by Chad and Adriana.

Here is a link to a video of the LAUSD board of Education adopting the Physical Education Resolution, making Physical Education a priority in LAUSD. The Board has asked Superintendent Brewer to come back to the Board with a plan to improve Physical Education in LAUSD.

Here is a link to a video of participants from the Thacher 2007 experience. media type="custom" key="923011" We intend for this to be a resource page that can be interactive in the sharing of resources for PE and Technology Professional Development.

These are the content blocks from last years salary point class. We will not be offering this class in 2008. Instead the we will be offering hours toward salary point credit.
 * Improving Physical Education Through Technology II ( A 2 salary point class)**

Block 1(2 hours) Do the Ed Tech Profile assessment at http://www.edtechprofile.org/

Course overview for this class using Power Point. One main task (Classwork Assignment for the week) Teachers will work on a Technology Leadership Portfolio. This will consist of a Digital Portfolio and a hard copy Portfolio. During the week they will create a Powerpoint, documenting their work at Thacher for the Week through photos, FitnessGram report printouts, heart rate monitor data, and reflection. This will serve as part of their Technology Leadership Portfolio.

Course outline, class objectives, projects, and homework will be shared with participants. The instructor will survey the teachers to determine proficiency levels and expected outcomes. Discuss expectations and goals of course. (In Power Point) Block 2 (2 hours) Teachers will analyze the philosophy of the criterion referenced Fitnessgram assessment tool. Teachers will be introduced to the Fitnessgram assessment tools through the viewing of the Fitnessgram DVD and administration of all tests.

Block 3 and Block 4 (4 hours) Teachers will learn the set up and use of the Heart Rate Monitor and Pedometer. Teachers will complete a circuit and record heart rate data on a handout to see the effects of physical activity on heart rate. They will learn how to operate the Polar HRM and how to determine the Healthy Fitness Zone for themselves and their students. Teachers will be able to chart the heart rate data in the zone, above the zone, and below the zone in spreadsheets and or the Polar E series software. (Battery replacement, Timetech 888-448-8463, 635 south hill street, LA 90014)

Block 5 and 6 ( 4 hours) Teachers will take the FitnessGram test in all 6 areas and record their scores on handouts. Fitnessgram- Manual Data Enrty (GYM)

1. Curl up 2. Strength 3. Flexibility 4. Trunk Lift 5. Height and Weight 6. Mile Run

Blocks 7 and 8 (4 hours) Teachers will learn how to install, set- up and use the Fitnessgram 8.0 software. Teachers will use a spreadsheet to manipulate student SIS data to prepare for student information import. Teachers will complete the FitnessGram 8.0 Software checklist. Teachers will be provided a link to a video on how each step of the process for review purposes. http://www.humankinetics.com http://www.fitnessgram.net/training/

Blocks 9 and 10 (4 hours) Team sports: Teachers will participate in team sports and record their heart rate data as well as data on pedometors. Teachers will write a reflection on their understanding of how Fitnessgram use the software, importing and manipulation of SIS data.

Block 11 (2 hours) Work on Powerpoint Presentation for Final presentation on Friday

Block 12 (4 hours) Work on Powerpoint Presentation for Final presentation on Friday

Block 13 (2 hours) Teachers will write an action plan for holding a 4 hour teacher workshop implementing the FitnessGram Protocal with the FitnessGram 8.0 software and technology.

Blocks 14, 15, 16 (6 hours) Follow up session Present homework Assignments to the group and seek feedback from the instructor and other participants. Turn in portfolios for evaluation. Portfolios will represent 64 hours of homework. Time for polishing presentations (assistance given as needed) Sharing: Participant presentations and rubric, Q & A, Feedback and Reflections

Teachers will reflect on Fitness Gram Protocol process.

Homework Assignment #1(8 hours), Create one written standards based lesson plan draft including a rubric for improving student fitness using provided template. http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.asp

Homwork Assignment #2,(24 hours) Plan and implement a 4 hour professional development to be held on the teachers home campus for no less than 5 teachers on how to use the Fitness Gram 8.0 software in the Fitness Gram protocal which would include 1. Pretesting Students 2. Developing Individual Fitness Programs for each student 3. Post testing students. Teachers will be required to meet with school administration to shedule the date, time, necessary equipment and location for the professional development. They must document the process with a written agenda, sign in sheets to teachers, and teacher evaluaitons of the event. Teachers must also write a reflection on how effective was the PD, and how it might be improved or changed if repeated.

Homework Assignment #3, (32 hours) Fitness Gram Protocal Portfolio Teachers must use FitnessGram 8.0 software for the implementation of data driven Physical Education instruction by pretesting and post testing of 3 students. Additionally, teachers will use the pretest results to work with the students to develop an individual fitness program for 4-8 weeks. Teachers will monitor the students progress and contact the student parents and share the Fitness Gram 8.0 print out with parents. Teachers will document the process through written reflection in a journal with phone logs, photos, etc.

Ed Tech Profile.org [|http://edtechprofile.orgPresent] Project Do Evaluation Reassess Ed Tech Profile Make out class completion forms for salary points Outside Assignment Completion Date: One month after last class meeting. Complete the unit plan for improving student physical fitness with standards based instruction in the Taskstream unit plan builder. IN ONLINE CLASSES Discuss process of ONLINE learning for this class the triumphs and tribulations Reflections and next steps “The class is over now how will you move forward?”

Block 1 Do CTAP2 Iassessment Course outline, class objectives, projects, and homework will be shared with participants. The instructor will survey the teachers to determine proficiency levels and expected outcomes. Overview……. Take all participants to http://ctaponline.org or http:www.taskstream.com and explore ALL tools and Tabs on the site Explore the Course windows and review the final project (which is in Class materials on the left side of the page) Block 2*
 * Orienteering Salary Point Class**

I. Orienteering: Introduction A. History; http://www.britishorienteering.org.uk/asp/makepage.asp?PID=HISTORY B. Teach safety of orienteering C. Directional Magnetic North D. Other ways to find North with-out a compass (using nature) E. Pacing or measuring F. Activity: Use of compass 1. Making a paper compass, in groups of three participants will use the paper compass to pace out directions in a small area. One person uses the compass, one person calls out coordinates and directions, one person marks the path traveled with chalk. If the process is done correctly the path traveled will spell a word. 2. Calculating individual pace (steps) or measuring with rope for larger areas. (Like the movie October Sky’s) Block 3

II. Orienteering: Using a regular compass A. Teach the parts of the compass. B. Compass care. C. Find Magnetic North on a compass D. Explore directional changes (given a bearing) E. Explore directional changes (given a heading) F. Move and find the bearing of a stationary target G. Map reading H. Combine use of compass and pacing to complete an orienteering course designed by the instructor. I. Homework: Design a six bearings to find, design six points giving a heading, design a six point movement course and find a bearing of one stationary object. Design an orienteering course with a minimum of six starting points and 6 ending points, with each target at least 100 yards apart. Write four lessons, one for each step above. III. Orienteering: Global Positioning System Unit A. Introduction B. Explain how to use a GPS hand held device C. Explain how the GPS works D. How to mark waypoints E. Practice using GPS units F. Activity 1: Plotting waypoints E. Activity 2: Finding waypoints F. Homework: Design a minimum of six way points to find. Record the terrain, plant life and coordinates at each way point. Using the GPS unit retrace the way points path using the coordinates. These way points need to be a minimum of 100 yards apart. Design an orienteering course with a minimum of six starting points and 6 ending points, with each target at least 100 yards apart. Write three lessons, one for each step above. The students will work in groups of three, one controls the GPS, one recorder and one photograph or artist. Block 5

IV. Orienteering: Geocaching A. Introduction B. Website: www.geocaching.com/about/finding.aspx C. Activities: 1. Find additional websites on geocaching 2. Set up an account for geocaching hide and seek 3. Decide to hide or seek a cache 4. Seek a cache Block 6

V. Orienteering: Geocaching (Continued) A. Discussion groups 1. Debrief on geocaching websites found 2. Connect website material to possible classroom/real life situations B. Group activities: Geocaching 1. Make a cache 2. Hide a cache Block 7

VI. Orienteering: Geocaching Reflection A. Share experiences/problems and/or ideas for improvement B. Homework: Geocache 1. Create a Geocache course with at least 6 landmarks to find. 2. Write a lesson that will include how to Geocache, you must include all steps, history, use of GPS, responsibility to the group, include assessment criterion and rubric for grading. Block 8 Present Project Do PDDSS Evaluation Reassess CTAP2 Iassessment Make out class completion forms for salary points

IN ONLINE CLASSES Discuss process of ONLINE learning for this class the triumphs and tribulations Reflections and next steps “The class is over now how will you move forward?”