Technology and Physical Education


 Editorial

In this issue of Technology Education, I would like to cover some important details for easy computer maintenace tips, E-adventures - a hands-on, real world experience in all areas of technology and its something the students will love to do.

Included in this technology presentation will be some tech tips to be used with a power point program, and two valuable websites that promote health and physical education for public relations and a valuable tool to integrate and inform the parents, community and administration that we are real teachers capable of being a viable part of an overall education.

Also, I would like to introduce a new and improved audio program that will improve our listening skills and an informative and relaxing vehicle for improvement of technological trends. This may be incorporated as a learning experience or teaching tool resource.

Sincerely,

Gerry Cernicky
Technology Section Editor 


Teaching Ideas

PRESENTATION SOFTWARE:
  • This includes Powerpoint, Star Office and other packages that include authoring tools and HTML.This can be used to help streamline student notetaking procedures, introduce more gripping visuals when illustrating concepts, and to help them oraganize thoughts more clearly. They will begin to naturally apply this deper understanding to their own presentations and become familiar with the software.
  • Word processors
  • Spreadsheets
  • Presentation packages
Use a presentation package or projection aid to present one of your favorite activites in health or physical education. Schedule on  a weekly basis so that they become used to seeing you using the package.

Modify this as necessary depending on the resources available. These projects can range from  a book report to creative demonstrations .

SPREEDSHEET SOFTWARE:

Use EXCEL or STAR OFFICE to provide functionality for tracking data , generating graphs or calculating formulas.Integrate them into all areas of the curriculum.
  1. Begin with an introduction to the concept of data and attributes. A good data sample can be generated focusing on human attributes such as gender, hair color, eye color, etc.
  2. Identify the attributes you wish to track and enter into a spreadsheet.
  3. Generate several graphs and pie charts that visually illustrate the data collected.
  4. Begin to work towrds a natural integration strategy that they will use this tool often.


Questions to Ask, or
Thoughts to Share?


 PE Links

For information about tech sites check out: 
Exploratorium
Kiddonet
Conflict management
TIME
Fitness partner



 Computer Maintenance

  1. KEEP COOL and SAFE
    Check to be sure thst the vents around the computer are open and clear of obstruction and dust. 
  2. CHECK LEVEL
    The biggest enemy to your computer is placing it on its side. If a tower model , keep it vertical. If its wide , keep it horozontal. If not , their will be pressureon the hard drive and cause it to fail.
  3. REMOVE DIRT
    By  a can of compressed air to blow out debris in the keyboard and place a cover over the keys.
  4. PREVENT POWER PROBLEMS
    Windows users should SCAN DISK and DEFRAG in order to check for errors and defragment the hard drive.
  5. BACK UP
    Save documents and work by using a diskettee or zip drive or burn them to a CD.

Cleaning Procedures

Before you begin to maintain your computer here are some supplies that are needed:
  1. Simple green
  2. 409 cleaner
  3. Rubbing alcohol
  4. Compressed air can
  5. Clean white rags
  6. Q-tips
  7. 3M toner vacuum

CLEAN YOUR HARD DRIVE

  • Take the case off and use a canned or compressed air, use short bursts to avoid condensation.
  • Clean the floppy drives, CD drives and tape drive with simple green or 409 spray. Don't get the insides of the drives wet.

CLEAN YOUR MONITOR

  • Clean the outside with simple green or 409
  • Spray a cloth with the cleaner and wipe the screen. Any LCD screen - don't press too hard and use a clean , soft cloth

CLEAN YOUR KEYBOARD

  • Turn the computer off
  • Use a thin screwdriver or butter knife to gently pry up the rectangular keycaps....Don't remove space bar and shift keys as they are too difficult to replace
  • Any liquid should b sopped up with a paper towel
  • Gently but firmly press back in place
  • It doesn't hurt to take a picture of the keyboard for easier replacement

CLEAN YOUR SCANNER

  • Remove glass cover and clean with windex.. any dust needs blown out
  • Clean outside cabinet with simple green

CLEAN YOUR MOUSE

  • Turn the mouse over and twist toward the arrrows. 
  • Remove the mouse ball and clean with a q-tip with an alcohol dampened rag.

 


 Tech Tip of the Month

POWER POINT 97/2000

INSERT ACTION BUTTONS:
To empower viewers of your presentation, consider adding Action Buttons, interactive tools that allow others to view and navigate  your presentation at their own pace. From the slide show menu, select action buttons, then choose the desired button. Fill out the info in the action settings box, then click ok. To customize the action button itself, right click on it.

WRITE on SLIDES with POWER POINT 2002 PEN:
With this you can circle , underline , draw, or make other marks on slides during the presentation to emphasize a point or show connections.
  • During the slide show, right click and point to Pointer options...note (you must be in Slide Show to see Pointer Options)
  • Click pen and hold the mouse down as you write or draw on slides and /or chose pen color.
  • For no disruption , use CTRL+P to switch to using the pen and CTRL+U to revert back to automatic pointer.
Featured Websites

MIKE'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION PAGE

Here you can find information about laws, lesson plans, fitness, teaching strategies and links for research and resources.

Included in this homepage by Mike Rogula are downloads inherent with the Rochester City School District are
AAHPER links, Defending physical education, games, activities, New York State Education Department, gymnastic lesssons, rubrics, asssessments and physical education plans. Check out this valuable information at  Mike's P.E. Page 


FIT FOR LIFE

Check out this stimulating expose and report on  anew kind of physical education program aimed at helping children live healthier lives.

This issue came from the NEWS HOUR reprt by Jim Lehrer's daily talk show and interviewed by Elizabeth Brackett from Chicago.

There is a transcript and streaming video that highlights the new P.E. and encompasses the program at Naperville(Madison Junior High) and the well renowned guru- Phil Lawler.
It can be found at  FIT for LIFE



 Feedback Audio

For all those interested in expanding the horizons of streaming audio, MP3'S and audio books, then try this new site at AUDIBLE . It uses software and an MP3 player to download and listen to top rated reading material and music. There is a basic listening plan (12.95/month) but it saves hundreds of dollars from other media resources on the Internet and book stores.

With an easy USB connection, you can access books and download FREE music. The player is very small (pocket size) that can be use during exercise, car (adapter) and any free time with free software included.

There are a myriad of titles to chose from, including sports  and fitness. Also, it comes with one free monthly book and subscription such as the Harvard Medical Report.



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 Contribute YOUR Ideas

If you have ideas, comments, letters to share, or questions about particular topics, please email one of the following Technology Section Editors:

Debby Mitchell
Gerry Cernicky
Michael W. Dumin



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