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Rachel Means (Rkm3460)
Junior Member
Username: Rkm3460
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 2:46 pm: |       |
In one of my Physical Education classes the other day, we started talking about bringing Dance Dance Revolution into PE programs. As you all know, this game is very popular among kids these days. For example, have you ever seen young adults playing DDR in arcades at the mall? They will wait in long lines and pay money to be physically active! DDR will get your breathing and heart rate up, which is what we want in PE classes. DDR’s can be pretty expensive, but if PE teachers try hard enough, there are plenty of grants out there that could help tremendously to pay all the expenses. So, my question to you is: Why aren’t many PE teachers trying to utilize all the grants available to implement useful technology into their classes? |
Laura Handy (Laura_handy)
Junior Member
Username: Laura_handy
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - 6:37 pm: | |
I agree we should bring DDR into the PE classes. It is an excellent way for the students to get a good work out and have fun at the same time. It is definitely an enjoyable game if money is being spent on it. |
Julie Shoup (Shoujul)
Junior Member
Username: Shoujul
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 1:45 pm: | |
It is a great idea, but I feel it is not money well spent. These activities come and go. It appeared popular at first, but I can already tell the interest is waning. Use the money for something that will last longer. |
Harry Watts (Hwatts)
Junior Member
Username: Hwatts
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 6:18 pm: | |
DDR has been a huge part of my curriculum. With high numbers of students and small teaching areas we as a department are always coming up with ideas to keep the kids working without taking up the entire space. DDR is something i use in my weight lifting unit. While one group is working on the machines another group on the weights the third group is on the DDR station. I know that when we started it i had the playstation and had to buy the dance pad. When the other teachers saw the reaction the students had they were on board and we ended up buying another system. The problem is we as PE teachers do not get a large budget. Most of the time the budget is covering things we need to teach basic classes. We do not have any extra money available. Grant money is great but i think a great deal of teachers are afraid to get involved with the grant writing. I know myself that i am always busy and that would be another huge part of my already busy life. Sometimes time is the issue. |
Alex Slezak (Aslezak)
Junior Member
Username: Aslezak
Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 2:40 pm: | |
For those of you using DDR...Think about hooking up the Playstation system to an LCD projector. I then turn off the lights in the gym, project the image like a movie on the wall, and all the students practice at the same time. It works out great and it sure is an entertaining sight to see. Also check this out for other gaming options...http://www.xavixstore.com/index.html |
Patrick Donley (Patrickd379)
Junior Member
Username: Patrickd379
Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 6:37 am: | |
DDR is a great tool that brings together multiple modes of learning(audio, visual,and kinesthetic). It reaches the new generation of children who play video games as their main pastime. I think as PE educators we need to reach this population the most because of the sedentary lifestyle. The best way to do this is through interactive and virtual realty video games that help improve physical activity. The Nintendo Wii, Playstation, X box and other gaming systems have introduced DDR and other similar games that improve physical activity. It is important to evaluate different games and systems and find out which best fits your needs to reach this population. |
