tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post7168078191667450351..comments2023-07-06T08:22:18.624-07:00Comments on THIINKFit: AR_Month 10_THIINKFit!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-59390650713160553552010-03-21T20:23:06.029-07:002010-03-21T20:23:06.029-07:00Amy, as a coach I understand the role fitness play...Amy, as a coach I understand the role fitness plays into a healthy lifestyle. I have seen athletes that don't have great eating habits, graduate and gain weight. I think that establishing good habits young will save our country money, but also better the lives of people. I could see the PE classes at my school using the program.Jacob Berryhttp://web.me.com/rgvsn/Jacob_Berrys_Full_Sail_Page/Action_Based_Learning/Entries/2010/3/19_Action_Research_Month_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-30443599418113929422010-03-21T19:37:39.968-07:002010-03-21T19:37:39.968-07:00Amy, Fabulous!!! Your project will have widespread...Amy, Fabulous!!! Your project will have widespread and long-term effects on your students. As you know, exercise also helps cognition. All subject areas can be improved! I wouldn't be surprised if Michelle Obama invited you to the White House!<br /><br />I agree with Liz! There is plenty of research that shows the positive effects of exercise on the brain. I know from my own research on Alzheimer's that exercise is one of the best ways to keep your brain 'in shape." <br /><br />Wouldn't it be fun to have a huge screen with other students doing the WiiFit? There could be WiiFit competitions and fundraisers for charity. Lots to think about!!Diane Frymirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03312625607623875356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-79969442471472328322010-03-21T19:04:44.620-07:002010-03-21T19:04:44.620-07:00Hi Amy,
I LOVE your project. I teach about nutrit...Hi Amy,<br />I LOVE your project. I teach about nutrition, the food guide pyramid and the exercise side of the food guide pyramid. What you are doing is so important to teach children to be active now and through adulthood. You are showing that being active is fun.<br />You are teaching a life skill that is so important. <br /><br />I don't understand why you can't get any academic results. Couldn't you take a class that is not using wii fit and take the data from them and then have that class start using wii fit to see if it increase attendance at school? You could also do a qualitative research project using a survey to see if the students think it will improve their performance.Liz Daltonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-39401454783761025912010-03-21T17:49:35.788-07:002010-03-21T17:49:35.788-07:00Amy I love this project! I really enjoy the idea o...Amy I love this project! I really enjoy the idea of expanding to other groups. Obviously i think social networking is going to be a great way for you to communicate with your learning communities and track success!Mr. Ficarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07459948650098336647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-60576424592745476332010-03-21T17:48:59.284-07:002010-03-21T17:48:59.284-07:00Yes, Amy, your work is innovative!!!! I have alwa...Yes, Amy, your work is innovative!!!! I have always been so impressed with your hard work and determination. Your THIINKFIT project is sure to be picked up by schools and camps across the country and probably the world. It will be interesting to see how things develop for the project.Jacquelyn (Beth) Alzolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-6723757121150080552010-03-21T17:10:27.825-07:002010-03-21T17:10:27.825-07:00Amy,
If you make a training module, then kids cou...Amy,<br /><br />If you make a training module, then kids could learn to use your program at home too! Now that is using the Internet for a good purpose! What would be interesting is a site that in addition to the training, allowed kids to log in and compare their progress with their peers. It would introduce some online collaboration.<br /><br />Just some thoughts. Your project is so cool it gets me thinking!Andrew Barrashttp://www.educationstormfront.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-29860001821161766712010-03-21T13:20:30.603-07:002010-03-21T13:20:30.603-07:00Amy, I am absolutely thrilled that you are doing t...Amy, I am absolutely thrilled that you are doing this project. If you don't get any academic results from this year-long study, the least you have done is sparked the interest of exercising in students who probably would have never had the opportunity to do so otherwise, and that is a huge accomplishment in itself. <br /><br />For my birthday, my husband bought me a Wii and a Wii Fit Plus because I finally got tired of being overweight. He even bought me one of the three Biggest Loser games for my Wii Fit because he knows how much I love The Biggest Loser. I have never been more excited to finally lose the weight that I've carried for my entire life. Your project is a huge inspiration to me, and I thought instantly of you when I opened up my birthday gifts.<br /><br />I must agree with Mark, though, that this kind of study will take more than just one year, and I am sure that you realize that. It would be interesting however to see just how many of the students who participate regularly with you will still be interested in exercising and fitness this time next year.Becky Dayhttp://web.me.com/rebecca.day/Action_Research/Blog/Entries/2010/3/19_Month_10.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7767062717951889856.post-10780430890837976122010-03-21T11:24:24.169-07:002010-03-21T11:24:24.169-07:00Amy,
Your project is great, but I can see your poi...Amy,<br />Your project is great, but I can see your point on finding the data. Yours is truly a long term research project that would take possibly several years with the same kids to see the results. What you need to do is have this program done through the whole school for several years and see what improvements you see. I know, it doesn't help you find the data right now. Keep up the great work!Mark Bennnoreply@blogger.com