Andy V at 4/4/2012 10:06:16 PM
created PE Resources: Enduring Concepts Posters
Please see short video of ten different posters that all focus on different enduring concepts that are not only important in PE, but also daily life. If you would like a copy of these posters do not hesitate to contact me. 
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Andy V at 3/25/2012 10:10:17 PM
created The Sportfolio
Student led conferences are a big part of any IB program. Each year, during these conferences, the students show their parents their best work of the year in each subject area. As the single subjects are an important part of any curriculum, keeping a file of what they do in terms of assessment, reflections, rubrics, and illustrations is filed away into their Sportfolios. The Sportfolio is shown to their parents during student led conferences. Please see video below of the Sportfolio. 
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Andy V at 2/27/2012 8:13:27 PM
created Gymnastics Fun
The short video shows a couple of quick and easy gymnastics roll type games that you can play with your students. The games are safe and require teamwork while not sacrificing technique. I have done the games with grade K-4 and they all enjoy it. 
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Andy V at 2/21/2012 7:58:52 PM
posted Flat Classroom Peer Assessment in PE Via Skype
What are alternative ways of allowing students to peer assess one another during activities we do in PE? As technology continues to change our world, using Skype to connect PE classes is a distinct possibility. Having PE classes from different parts of the country or world, for that matter, connect through video conferencing has genuine learning benefits.  I have recently undertaken a project in which my elementary PE department (Nanjing International School) has collaborated with the elementary PE department at the United Nations International School in Hanoi, Vietnam in setting up a flat classroom peer assessment project in our movement composition units. We completed our first rial run of connecting our classes, using Skype, to peer assess one another. Although there were some logistical issues, the lesson went extremely well. To see pictures and video of 2 classes connecting through video conferencing, please view following link. It was a great experience for both stud
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Andy V at 2/21/2012 7:44:18 PM
created Gymnastics Resources
If you are interested in having a set of 9 gymnastics partner balance placards, please let me know. I will send you a zip file of printable pictures that can be laminated and hung on the wall during a gymnastics unit. Please see link below to view all 9 placards. I have included one picture below of what they look like. Thanks! http://www.pyppewithandy.com/2/post/2012/02/gymnastics-resources-partner-balance-placards.html
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