21st century website evaluation

When I first entered the 21st century website I was overwhelmed with the amount of information on the home page.  As I began to scroll down the page I was amazed with the disorganization.  If I was just looking at this website on my own I would have left this site and never been back.  I like to see a clean easy to navigate home page.  However since this was an assignment for a masters class I stuck around and started searching the site for something I could use.  I clicked on the tab for state initiatives thinking that I could maybe see how this website could work on a local level.  When entering that portion of the site I found out that there are only 15 states on there, mine not being one of them.  Reading through what it takes for a state to qualify I do not think it really is that worth it.  I personally feel that this website does not offer much in the way of helping with teaching the 21st century student.  We as educators can do a better job finding more pertinent info else where.  Again this is just my opinion and felt overwhelmed from the first seconds on the site.

Kickoff

My philosophy on PE is that all students can achieve success in my classroom.  I enjoy activities that provide every child with the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their athletic abilities.  I have always been bothered when trying to find new activities.  Often I find myself looking through countless outdated books or websites that only focus on major sports.  I wanted a place where Physical Educators could share ideas about great lessons.  My blog is geared towards the PE teacher who is looking for activities that work for all students.   

Activities That Work

Backyard Trash
Target Audience: K-5
Backyard Trash is an activity that allows students to work on the skills of rolling, throwing, and kicking.  This is a great large group activity.
1: Divide class in half. Put one team on each side of the gym.
2: Put lots of balls around the gym.
3: On the start signal students begin removing the "trash" from their yard with the skill they are working on.  The object of the game is to remove as much trash out of your yard and place it in your neighbor's as possible.    
4: Play for a few minutes and then stop and switch to a new skill.

This is a great activity that allows many students to work on different skills while the teacher can walk around and work with individuals as needed.