Day 26



I don't know what this code is for.
It is just an example of what a QR Code is.

     Today we did a Scavenger Hunt ran by one of our TAs Steven Miner.  He incorporated technology into it by making the clues QR codes.  So we had to split up into teams and each team had at least one person with a smart phone.  So we would scan the code, and it would give us a letter with a corresponding number and a clue to where the next QR code was.  This was a fun and interesting way to incorporate technology into a problem solving, teamwork type activity.

     We then went back to the classroom and discussed more on lab D.  Trish is doing her Lab D next class! Good luck to her!

Day 23-25

Last week  was just more preparing for Lab D.  We got a chance to go in the exergame lab Friday and we played with the iDance pads and the Punching Bags as well.  I'm all about those punching bags.  It is so fun.  I'm definitely rolling with a boxing theme and I'm incorporating diabetes into my lesson.  "Fighting Diabetes! Go team Insulin!"  Corny but it works.  I've got my lesson all planned out in my head now it's just a matter of getting it all down on paper.  Time for organization.

It has been hard for me to concentrate on school lately because our softball season has really been rollong.  We play 3 days a week now and it has been difficult managing my time.  But I guess it is just like when I'm teaching I'm going to have to balance teaching and coaching too. 

Cortland Softball did great this weekend.  We demolished our opponents.  We scored 44 runs in 2 days!  That's sending a message!

Day 20-22

     So I realize it has been a while since my last blog but really I just missed one week of blogging and that was last week.  Because the week before that we didn't have class, and the week before that we were on spring break.  Which was amazing by the way.  We (the Cortland Softball team)  travelled to Florida and played 8 games down there in beautiful 80 degree weather.  I loved it.  We went 6-2 which isn't bad but you know that we wanted to go 8-0.  But we learned a lot as a team and grew a little closer living and always being together for a week.
     Anywho, so about this past week of class, we really just talked more about our preparation for Lab D.  This lab is like Billy Fucillo HUGE!  It pretty much means everything.  If I suck out in this lab I'm done for.  But I have faith in myself.  My class is going to be so much fun!  I have exergaming.  It's amazing what they have out there that combines fitness with electronic gaming.  There's these punching bag things that look really cool and also there's a fighting game for the PS2 which has an attachment to it that involves you actually moving to play the game.  So I immediately want to do some sort of boxing theme.  I think it would be fun.  I definitely need to go to the exergaming lab and test out these games.  Half because I really need to practice it and be able to do it so I can teach it, and half because I just want to go play.  There's so much to do to prepare for this!  I'm a little nervous but I think it'll be okay.

Day 19

Today we played Shinti.  I thought this group did did a really good job of stressing the international side of the games.  We learned a few good things about the country of Scotland (which is where shinti originated) such as what the flag looks like, the national animal, instrument, and geography.  They incorporated this info in physical learning which was great!

As far as the actual skills of the sport, let's just say the pro shinti league won't be calling me up any time soon! Haha

Day 18

Today we played Omnikin ball.  This is one of my all time favorite games to play! It's so fun and different.  It's exciting for everyone, when they walk in the gym and see a giant, bright, pink ball.  It's like moths to a flame, everyone just wants to play with it!

I thought Dan did an amazing job again!  His cues for the serve were unforgettable, "clap, and SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!

Day 17

Today's the day my group taught the class tchoukball.  Leslie started us off with the kindergarten age group and she went over the basics of throwing.  I thought she did really well.  She seems very comfortable dealing with lessons to do with younger students.  Then Max did his lesson.  His lesson was based on a 4th grade age group.  He focused more on passing.  One of the things that he did well was pinpointing students, of both genders to demonstrate. 

Then it was my turn.  My age group was 8th grade.  I focused on shooting.  I set up a bunch of hula hoops standing up along the wall to be pretend rebound frames.  And I also had the two rebound frames set up as well.  I tried to set it up so that the students had a chance for a lot of reps in a short period of time.  I thought that went well but I should have made it somewhat of a competitive drill instead of just a reps drill.  For 8th grade they probably got a little bored half way through the circle.  After that I gathered the group and went over the rules for shooting.  I tried to make it quick but I also wanted to make sure everyone knew what the rules were that way when Justin taught everyone would understand it and be able to play more.  For Lab B when I did my script I noticed that I said "OK" a lot! and I didn't realize how annoying that was until I actually listened to it.  So in this lesson I made a consious effort to not say "OK" as much. I worte my Lab C script and I did better but I still said it a lot! AGH! so annoying...  Here's my Time Coding sheet as well.  Still only one point :/

Then it was Justin's turn.  He always does such a really good job.  Everything he says flows so nicely.  He always remembers a safety statement, a hook, and every other little thing that I always seem to forget to do at least one of! Haha, I'm a little jealous of how good he's been doing.  Nonetheless props to Justin for sure!

Day 16

Today was the first day of Lab C.  The first group did the game Hantis.  It was really cool.  I wish we could have had enough time to play full games.  I though Mike, Eric, and Kyle all did a really good job.  They set the bar for everyone else who's going.  My group goes Friday.  I'm a little nervous but I think we'll do just fine.  We're teaching tchoukball.  I'll talk more about it for my next blog.  Here's my Lessson Plan, and my 40 progressions for tchoukball shooting.