Music and Dance
What are the benefits of music?
Fun, Motivating, Stimulates Brain, Meets PE Standards, Fosters learning, Assists in teaching dances
What is Props?
Ribbon wands, scarves, shakers, rhythm sticks
Teaching Instruction Applications
Lazy Monster, Super Stretch Yoga, Sworkit, NFL Play 60
When using a tablet in physical education, teachers need to purchase a ________ and _________ to protect and secure their tablet.
Case and Strap
Exposure to forms of movement that are less commonly seen in physical education settings, such as dance, can provide unique benefits like…?
body acceptance and emotional expression
Where to get Music?
iTunes, Spotify, Kidz Bop, Fit Radio App, YouTube, Amazon Prime
What is Adapted Dance?
Education based, includes specific populations such as people with disabilities, seniors, juvenile delinquents, substance abusers, pregnant women
Behavior Management Applications
iReward Chart, Choice Board, Class Dojo
One of the major challenges when first using tablets
understanding the interface and learning how to navigate specific applications (apps).
How can teachers create a welcoming environment during dance? (Name 4)
Warm and energetic teacher demeanor
Smooth flow of class activities
Good communication between teacher, students, parents, and caregivers
Promoting inclusion
Providing choice
Adjusting lighting, volume, and any surfaces with which the student might come in contact
What are some tips for making playlists?
Check lyrics, ask your students, date your playlists
What is Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT)?
Treatment for mental illnesses and emotional/behavioral problems
Communicating/Collaborating with Professionals and Parents
Seesaw, Say Hi Translate, Social Media
Why is using technology to determine student performance and to track IEP goals/benchmarks an ongoing process that requires persistent refinement?
Because technology is always improving/changing!
Ideas for modifications and general supports during adapted dance? (Name 3)
Using a variety of cues and prompts
Follow the prompt hierarchy from least to most intrusive
Focus on what the student can perform independently
Introduce skills through task analysis first, then add support if needed
What are the benefits of Dance? (3)
Physical (flexibility ROM), Social (confidence, self-control), Cognitive (follow directions, creative memory)
What is Structured dance?
- Task analysis approach
- Students follow patterns or memorize dance steps
Administrative Organization Applications
PDF Scanner (Apple Device)
Notebloc: Scanner App (Android)
Doodle
RocketBook
Advantages of using tablets (Name 3)
- tablets are portable, which is ideal
for itinerant APE teachers who must travel to multiple school sites
- tablet allows APE teachers to effectively
teach and simultaneously document student performance by tracking and recording data
- Teachers can input data immediately and have access to the information anywhere and at any time
-Electronic score-sheet files allow teachers to save time collecting, recording and accessing data by synching information from their tablet to their home or school computer
What are some examples of visual support in adapted dance? (Name 4)
Pictures
Videos
Signs
Floor/wall markings
Flashcards with pictures of dance moves
Colored bracelets for each arm or ankle to help students differentiate between right and left
Targets for students to move body parts towards
What are the elements of dance? (5)
Space, shape, time, force, flow
What is Unstructured dance?
- Also known as “creative dance” or “open-ended dance”
- Emphasizes movement exploration
Cautions (Name 3)
- Technology is not a panacea
- Make sure you use an app that reinforces movement
-Student to tablet ratio
- Don't just press play!
- Skills are modeled correctly
Initially, it is easier to collect goal data on more product-oriented test items, such as fitness data (e.g., the number of sit-ups completed) or accuracy of the overhand throw, versus what types of movements?
process-orientated movements such as the elements
of an overhand throw
What are the components to adapted dance fitness class? (Name 5)
1) Individual student needs and interests, 2) Class time, 3) Exercise intensity level, 4) Music selection, 5) Presentation of choreography, 6) Modifications and general supports, 7) Visual supports, 8) Positive classroom management techniques, and 9) Creating a welcoming environment