Blog #1

Following ISTE's standards into your classroom is a very important way to ensure your students have the best learning environment.  Juniu (2011) has a great article on the infusion of technology into the physical education classroom.  A great quote he uses right at the beginning is "Choose your technology to aid your teaching, rather than designing your lesson to fit the available technology."  This fits into ISTE's standards perfectly in both the "Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments" and "Model digital age work and learning" as you are implementing technology as you see fit.

The other two facets of ISTE's standards that can easily implemented into the curriculum include "Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity" and "Engage in professional growth
and leadership."  These are two very important standards as it is something that I believe is important in a physical education classroom.  Inspiring students to learn to become active and stay active throughout their lives. An important way to inspire yourself to stay active is being creative with your activities.  Simply going to the gym to workout becomes monotonous and will burn a person out.  Varying your activities helps you to stay active.  Engaging in professional growth is very important as it helps a student take the next level in their fitness.  Leadership is a big part of physical fitness and athletics in general.  Developing leaders is something that is not developed enough in schools today.

In conclusion, following ISTE's standards would vastly improve learning if fully implemented into the physical education curriculum.

Reference

Susana Juniu (2011): Pedagogical Uses of Technology in Physical Education, Journal of Physical
Education, Recreation & Dance, 82:9, 41-49

Link:  http://petechnologypet673.wikispaces.com/file/view/Juniu(2011)TrainingPreservicePETE+to+Use+Tech.pdf