Shares information provided by the American Heart Association focusing on material and programs that are available to schools to enhance healthy heart awareness.
Physical educators are taking advantage of technology by using heart rate monitors, pedometers, online assessment tools and exer-games such as Wii Fit & DDR. Not only are teachers using technology to enhance their classes, they are also using it to collect data, monitor progress and meet requirements.
Do you recall the multiplication tables, grammatical terms, or historical documents through song? Many educators recognize that teaching with song makes learning not only more fun, but more effective and long-lasting. When you want to inspire your students, take time to tickle the ivories, pluck the strings, or turn on the boom box and tune-in" to song. Included: Learn why songs benefit learning and how to choose the right material for the school or classroom.