#EdCampPEClass - A Step-By-Step a "How To" Guide for Teachers
"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." ~ Tony Robbins
I have seen such a vast improvement in my students since starting this #EdCampPEClass model. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, I went back to a more traditional model, and it felt horrible. The learning was not meaningful to all, and those that didn't enjoy the activity made it unpleasant for others. #EdCampPEClass offers voice and choice in units and assessments and has changed the entire complexion of my class. Of course, there are growing pains, and it's not perfect, but I have been working out the kinks for a year now and love it! Hope you are willing to give it a try!! Best of luck if you do and reach out if you need feedback! You can follow the storyline on Twitter at the hashtag #EdCampPEClass. My Twitter address is @lmwppeh.
Step 1 - Explain #EdCampPEClass (What - Why - How)
What - #EdCampPEClass is a new learning experience where students choose units based on what they are interested in or passionate about learning.
Why - Traditional methods do not seem to be effective at transforming a student's mindset about PE or sparking that lifelong love of physical activity & movement.
How - Use a flipped Genius Hour mindset (20% teacher time for content & 80% student time for activity) to ensure you get time to teach the material you feel is essential.
Why - Traditional methods do not seem to be effective at transforming a student's mindset about PE or sparking that lifelong love of physical activity & movement.
How - Use a flipped Genius Hour mindset (20% teacher time for content & 80% student time for activity) to ensure you get time to teach the material you feel is essential.
Step 2 - Allow students to choose their first EdCamp units (3-4 Options Per Unit)
Use a Google Form, Sheet, or just a whiteboard in the gym to post the activities and have students sign-up.
Step 3 - Ask them to choose jobs or NOT: Allow students to take the lead or allow them to collaborate to learn and grow together. Mix it up from unit to unit. I will be adding a researcher to the list of jobs as we discovered elink.io and it's an excellent tool for research! Fun, easy, and powerful to curate content!
Step 4 - Prepare all the equipment & resources needed for each EdCampPE group. Or, have them research what skills, drills, poses, or team concepts are important - use elink.io (mentioned above) to capture student curations and research! Note: Always get out a little extra equipment due to Step 6.
This takes a little bit of time to prep equipment and folders (digital or regular folders will do). Schoology is our school's choice for a learning management system, and Seesaw is super easy too. My goal is to get all the digital information into both Schoology, to support the school, and Seesaw to make posts and creation process easy for the students. Year one was difficult getting systems in place, but year two, a full 18-week curriculum of EdCamps, are now running more smoothly. Use a group of students or one teacher aide to help you prepare before Day 1 of EdCampPE. Create a PE Coalition of students interested in assisting others to become happy and healthy. PE Coalition at WP