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Incorporating technology in the health education classroom can be simple or sophisticated. SHAPE America's June Twitter chat focused on infusing both high and low technology to teach and assess students and available resources to increase student engagement. Plus, gave expert tips on classroom management strategies to consider specifically when using technology. If you missed the …
This week's guest blog post comes from my good friend, and fellow National Health Teacher of the Year, Andy Horne, aka The Scholarly Rapper. Working along side Andy gives me the opportunity to see a passionate and innovative educator at first hand. His drive to be awesome on a daily basis motivates me to continue …
Looking ahead to the summer, and keeping in the tradition of educators sharing their essential reading, I thought I would join in the fun, sharing the 9 books that I'll be reading this summer, and those recommended to me by my PLN. There will be something for everyone in this weeks blog. My inspiration for …
I'm delighted that this week's blog post comes from a guest blogger. Slowchathealth aims to amplify the voice of health teachers and their allies, and this week we welcome Caroline, a health and wellness advocate and writer who tweets as @eHealthInformer. Caroline hopes to work towards getting society to view wellness and stress in a different …
At #SHAPEBoston, just before Dr. Dean Krielaars worked his physical literacy magic on the audience, there was a slide on display acknowledging those teachers who were at the national convention and were National Board Certified (NBC). I was delighted to see so many names on display who I recognized. Perhaps there are accomplished teachers in …
It's that time again when you are probably reflecting on the successes of the past school year and considering how you might make next year even better. If I'm right, and you haven't presented at a conference before, can I suggest that you consider adding that to your plans? There has been a flurry of calls …
I work with so many talented professionals at school and am very excited that one of my co-workers, Jim Davis is this week's #slowchathealth guest blogger. Coach Davis is my go-to within the building for all things brain-body connection and neuroscience. There's so much more to him than that - he's all that we …
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There was a time when I knew that I was the best health teacher in my school….because I was the ONLY health teacher in my school. And there I am, fresh off the boat from England. No one knows me. I don’t know anyone. Heck, I couldn’t even understand what half of y’all were saying...and …
Being a globally connected educator has allowed me to collaborate with, and be inspired by, so many great educators from around the globe. Recently as I seek new ways in which to teach, and resources to use with my students, I have found myself looking to my peers in the Southern Hemisphere. Health teachers …
One of the highlights of #SHAPEBoston was being greeted daily by the smiling face of this week's guest blogger, MAHPERD President Claudia Brown. She is an educator whom I admire immensely and I'm delighted that she is our guest blogger this week. Evolution. When I began teaching, it was the time of, “don’t let them …
