Voices of #PhysEd: Breaking Out of my Fish Bowl

First, let me start by introducing myself. My name is Jorge Rodriguez and I am currently a physical education teacher in Houston, Texas. I was born and raised in McAllen, TX, which is about 10 miles from the border of Mexico. My parents both immigrated to the United States from Mexico with little education and little money.   They came seeking to be a part of the “American Dream” and to create a better life for themselves and their families. This is a noble and courageous endeavor for anyone, one that has unconsciously shaped… Read More

Voices of #PhysEd

I want to write about something deeply personal today.  Over the last couple of years, I have been blown away by the people who are part of the online digital physical education community.  The passion that so many physical education professionals exude digitally is contagious and I am continually motivated and inspired by these connections.  I can say the same for PHYSEDagogy. The relationships I have–professionally and personally–with Matt, Naomi, Collin, Jonathan and Sarah have been so empowering that I no longer feel isolated as a physical educator within the boundaries of… Read More

14 Ways to use Google Forms in Your Health and Physical Education Classes

Ever need to know or understand your students better?  Does your administration or state want to you collect more data or information than you have ever had to before?  Are you sick and tired to collecting paper and pencil assessments (I’m sure you never misplace them)?  Do you spend hours and hours sorting through all the papers to mark? It’s time to collect more information faster, give feedback quicker, and collect more data ever.  I’ll let you in on a little secret.  Google Forms will make your life easier, give feedback instantly,… Read More