The PE Geek Podcast - Physical Education & Technol

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast I share my views & experiences with fitness testing and discuss some of the tools and resources you can use to help make the process more streamlined and efficient. Resources shared in this episode include Fitness Tests App for iOS & Android FitnessMeter, SprintTimer, Bleep Test Pro, Music Beep Test Google Forms, Google Sheets and DocAppender ConnectedPE Membership Mr Adam PE  

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with Dale Sidebottom, the founder of Energetic.Education. Dale shares how he has been able to dramatically change his overall happiness by leveraging 4 core pillars; Exercise Play Mindfulness Sharing These pillars have had such an impact on his life that it eventually led him to the creation of his FREE app Jugar Life. Jugar is a daily routine app, providing simple but effective strategies you can incorporate into your daily routine to help you experience play. Play can add joy to your life, relieve stress, supercharge learning, and connect you with others and the world around you.

In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast Mandy Collins flips the equation and interviews me about technologies and physical education and the observations we've made working with tens of thousands of people per year. Some of the questions asked include What have we contributed to in terms of educational thinking and practices? Do you think PE Teachers have changed the way they teach today? How can we help apathetic learners in PE? What should a new teacher focus on and master when they begin teaching? What are some of biggest mistakes we've made along the way?

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we chat with Physical Educator, Brenda Tang and explore her journey to the PE classroom. Throughout the episode we discuss the importance of starting with a solid foundation of good practice when exploring technology in your classroom. Follow Brenda on Twitter Visit her New Blog Resources mentioned in this episode include; Prezi Classbreak Balance It OneNote Remind 101

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we chat with Physical Educator, Brenda Tang and explore her journey to the PE classroom. Throughout the episode we discuss the importance of starting with a solid foundation of good practice when exploring technology in your classroom. Follow Brenda on Twitter Visit her New Blog  Resources mentioned in this episode include; Prezi Classbreak Balance It OneNote Remind 101

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with PE Teacher Bailee Sandsmark and explore a variety of tools and strategies for using technology in the PE Classroom. We also discuss the power of crowd funding through sites such as Donors Choose & how she's be able to leverage these to acquire technology in her program. Resources Plickers  Donors Choose Follow Bailee on Twitter

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with PE Teacher Bailee Sandsmark and explore a variety of tools and strategies for using technology in the PE Classroom. We also discuss the power of crowd funding through sites such as Donors Choose & how she's be able to leverage these to acquire technology in her program.ResourcesPlickers Donors ChooseFollow Bailee on Twitter

In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we interview Julia Sargent and explore why teachers are introducing emerging technologies in their practice even though they're not required too. The conversation moves between a variety of deep topics around the area of introducing technologies into our practices & how we can ensure that learning remains the focus. Resources  Digital Technology in PhysEd University profile & LinkedIn Profiles

In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we interview Julia Sargent and explore why teachers are introducing emerging technologies in their practice even though they're not required too. The conversation moves between a variety of deep topics around the area of introducing technologies into our practices & how we can ensure that learning remains the focus.Resources Digital Technology in PhysEdUniversity profile & LinkedIn Profiles

In the 100th episode of The PE Geek Podcast we celebrate by sharing 100 different ways that you can introduce Technologies into your Physical Education classroom. On their own the ideas won't transform your teaching, but our goal here is to spark the curiosity that drives exploration of these ideas in your lessons.

In the 100th episode of The PE Geek Podcast we celebrate by sharing 100 different ways that you can introduce Technologies into your Physical Education classroom. On their own the ideas won't transform your teaching, but our goal here is to spark the curiosity that drives exploration of these ideas in your lessons.

In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with Joel Smedes a passionate Phys Ed teacher working in Laos. Throughout the episode we explore how he got started using technologies and how he's applied these to aquatic lessons.

In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with Joel Smedes a passionate Phys Ed teacher working in Laos. Throughout the episode we explore how he got started using technologies and how he's applied these to aquatic lessons.

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with Mark Collard from Playmeo.com. He is the founder and director of playmeo, a small professional development company which specialises in helping program leaders all over the world design and deliver remarkably fun programs that make a difference in the lives and performance of their groups. A recurring theme throughout the episode is the power of teachers creating authentic connections with their students before moving onto any content.  Links & resources mentioned in this episode; Playmeo.com Follow Mark on Twitter

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with Mark Collard from Playmeo.com. He is the founder and director of playmeo, a small professional development company which specialises in helping program leaders all over the world design and deliver remarkably fun programs that make a difference in the lives and performance of their groups. A recurring theme throughout the episode is the power of teachers creating authentic connections with their students before moving onto any content. Links & resources mentioned in this episode;Playmeo.comFollow Mark on Twitter

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast I speak with Alison Leathwood, a passionate Canadian Physical Educator working in Vietnam. Throughout the episode we explore her journey to the International teaching sector & how she began to leverage technologies in her practice.

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast I speak with Alison Leathwood, a passionate Canadian Physical Educator working in Vietnam. Throughout the episode we explore her journey to the International teaching sector & how she began to leverage technologies in her practice.

In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast, we explore the pro's and con's of the iPad (Tablet) & Chromebook's in Physical Education. In recent years, Chromebooks have been dominating the education market, however, are they the best fit for PhysED? Before we decide the ultimate winner, we battle over a variety of categories including; Affordability App availability Battery life and management Camera Simplicity Portability School Management PE Apps PE Training

In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast, we explore the pro's and con's of the iPad (Tablet) & Chromebook's in Physical Education. In recent years, Chromebooks have been dominating the education market, however, are they the best fit for PhysED? Before we decide the ultimate winner, we battle over a variety of categories including;AffordabilityApp availabilityBattery life and managementCameraSimplicityPortabilitySchool ManagementPE AppsPE Training

In this episode of The PE Geek podcast, I discuss the famous iOS vs Android question from the perspective of a PE Teacher or school looking to introduce one of the platforms into their practice. Before we decide the ultimate winner, we set the battle over a variety of categories including; Affordability, interface, and apps App store usability Battery life and management OS Updates Customizability Peripherals Voice assistants Camera Simplicity School Management PE Apps PE Training