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Devin Frank (Daf7478)
Junior Member
Username: Daf7478
Post Number: 2
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 1:31 pm: |       |
I love my iPod. Whenever I workout I always have it with me. My music really helps me get pumped up and makes my workout go a little faster. I know in my high school P.E. classes when we would be in certain units that allowed for it my P.E. teacher would put on music, but there was always someone who didn't like it or sometimes people would get offended. Is it a good idea to allow students to listen to their iPods during P.E. classes? |
Jonathan Despot (Jdd1802)
Junior Member
Username: Jdd1802
Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 6:02 pm: | |
I believe that it all depends on what is being taught in the class. If you still include the mile run in your curriculum, I definitely would allow students to use them, however it would be a use at your own risk deal. The students would be informed that if anything happens to it that it is their responsibility. I need music when I run, and know how hard it can be to run if there is not a lot of motivation to do it. I believe the iPods/Mp3 players will provide the motivation the students need to get out and get moving.
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J Hampton (Jjlhampton)
Junior Member
Username: Jjlhampton
Post Number: 4
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 3:59 pm: | |
Music helps so much in my PE classes. I don't allow my students to bring in their Ipods/MP3 players, but I constantly have music on while we are active. Granted some students may not like to listen to the music I choose, but I try to get a wide variety of "clean" music. |
Patrick Donley (Patrickd379)
Junior Member
Username: Patrickd379
Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2008
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 6:45 am: | |
Ipods and MP players are great tools that allow access to over thousands a songs. I believe music is an important motivator and atmosphere creator in PE classes. I allow my students to use the Ipods during conditioning units such as,resistance training, cardiovascular training, and flexibility training. There are inappropriate times to listen to their music though. During units where safety and collaboration are high priorities, students are not allowed to listen to music. |
bill luette (Bill)
Junior Member
Username: Bill
Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 10:55 am: | |
I agree with the motivation thoughts of the iPod. I listen to mine during my workouts. When it comes to the students in school, my thought is always about safety. If something should happen in the fitness room, weight room, or on the track and you need their attention instantly, you will not get it if they are listening to an iPod. What if someone gets injured, there is a lockdown, or any situation during school hours where everyone needs to stop? I now have an iPod dock for the radio and the students can listen to their music as long as it’s appropriate. |
frances (Mcms2011)
Junior Member
Username: Mcms2011
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Monday, March 07, 2011 - 12:55 pm: | |
I think that Ipods are great in appropriate times. We let our students use Ipods on run days only. If a student has behavior issues the Ipod privilege can be taken away and that student can no longer use their Ipod. I think that students like to have that option but I have also seen that a great majority of students choose to no longer bring their Ipods on runs because they are difficult to run with, but the students that want to run with them can. When students use their Ipods for their mile run they are responsible to remember their mile time so I ask them to take one ear piece out so that they can hear their time. I tell them that if they do not know their time or fail to take their ear piece out they will have to re-run their mile (this motivates them to follow directions because they do not want to run another mile!). The Ipod usage is on our PE policy paper and we clearly state that we are not responsible for any lost or stolen Ipods, and so far (knock on wood) we have not had any issues with lost/stolen Ipods. |
lauren t (Laurent3412)
New member
Username: Laurent3412
Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 7:02 pm: | |
I think ipods are great as well. I use music in almsot all of my lessons in the gym. It's a great cue so the students know when to stop and go. I usually connect my ipod with appropriate music or I will even allow my students to bring their ipod to connect to the radio as long as their music is clean.
Every year I do a healthy steps walking/jogging program and we allow the students to bring their ipods in to use during our outdoor PE time. It keeps the children motivated and focused on what they are doing. This is the only unit I will allow my students to use their ipod though. I definitely think it would be a safety issue otherwise. |
Lara Lattanzio (Lal4619)
Junior Member
Username: Lal4619
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 12:17 pm: | |
I feel that ipods are a great way to get kids ready for the physical activity that they are about to do. Just like it gets you pumped up it gets kids pumped up as well. They need a boost just like we do! |
Hans Lubich (Lubey031)
New member
Username: Lubey031
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Friday, October 14, 2011 - 11:43 am: | |
I agree with the motivation completely, i always use my ipod for workouts, but the only thing i don't like is not being able to hear what's going on around me, which is my main concern with the students listening to their own music. If there is an emergency there is no way to get their attention quickly. |
Miranda Gray (Graymiranda15)
New member
Username: Graymiranda15
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2012
| | Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 - 5:27 pm: | |
I can understand the hesitation to not allow iPod's to be used during class, but I believe it depends on what the lesson for that given day. IPod's can be great motivation during running long distances and other aerobic activity. They definitely shouldn't be used during an activity such as baseball or soccer. Overall, IPod's should be considered based upon content of the lesson. |
Anthony Papa (Apapa)
New member
Username: Apapa
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2012
| | Posted on Monday, March 05, 2012 - 9:28 am: | |
I think iPods are good in a PE classroom depending on the type of activity you are performing. Music is very motivational and seems to keep the students moving and upbeat. Like everything else an iPod has its pros and cons. Other than what I have already mentioned, unless they have an IPhone an iPod touch cannot access email or internet unless you provide a security key. The cons are that iPods have games stored on them and you don't want students using them to play as they are walking or jogging etc. Nor do you want them to be distracted where they can't hear you if you are trying to get their attention. Before using them in my classroom I would have to come up with some structured rules that would keep the students safe at all times. |
Dave Johnson (Pennstater55)
Junior Member
Username: Pennstater55
Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2012
| | Posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 1:38 pm: | |
I agree that iPods can be a positive for a class, depending on what the class is doing. If a student is going for a run or sitting on a bike, music can be a motivating factor and make time go by faster. As most of us know first hand, music always makes a workout better.
The only issue I see is the possibly safety issue that arises when we need to get a student's attention quickly. It could be difficult for them to hear a shout or a whistle if they have their tunes on full blast. Sure, we could request that they keep the volume low, but will that actually happen? |
Gerry Cernicky (Pingeyez2)
Junior Member
Username: Pingeyez2
Post Number: 4
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 12:37 pm: | |
I think you are overlooking the fact that Ipods are not just for music or video games. If you have a FREE bar code scanner, you can make and print the codes on paper or even on shirts. That is, scan the QR code, print it and place them all around the gym. They scan the code and perform the task. Or, make a fitness calendar, give it to a group: they scan what task is supposed to be done for that day( let them take home the fitness calendar and perform the skills). Check out http://www.qurify.com to make the free codes. Or, as an activity for a chase and tag game. Choose 4-5 students with the QR code on their shirts. If tagged that student must go to a task area on the sidelines, scan the code, perform the task, return to the game. An Itouch is on a desk(s) on the sidelines for safety. The codes, when printed are put on with masking tape( rolled). When you go to the Qurify site, it will show you how to make a tee-shirt code. In fact, when I was on vacation , there was a juggler with the code on his shirt. I scanned his shirt ,and it said juggle three balls or objects. Good stuff and fun! Just in case the code I made as an attachment says jog one mile) |
