Episodes
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How Building Portable "Skill Files" Unlocks AI Fluency for PE Teachers
In this episode, learn why mastering prompts and creating reusable skill files in markdown is the key to becoming AI toolproof—adapting seamlessly to any platform or software change. Perfect for educators and teachers looking to future-proof their AI fluency! Main Topics: The importance of core…
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3 Unexpected Scenarios Where AI PE Games Save the Day
Unlocking Flexibility in PE Lessons with the PE Games App and AI Tools In this episode, Jarrod explores how the PE Games app, enhanced with AI capabilities, helps teachers adapt quickly to unexpected classroom scenarios and diversify their PE lesson plans. Discover practical examples of…
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The Future of Learning – AI, StudyAI, and Personalized Education
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast, Jarrod Robinson explores the rapid transformation of education through AI, focusing on StudyAI, a powerful AI-driven personal tutor designed to support students in homework, test prep, and self-directed learning. Jarrod discusses the scalability of AI in...
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Catching Up and Gazing Forward: The Innovative Technologies Shaping the Future
Summary: In this catch-up episode of The PE Geek Podcast, we discuss the journey of exploring the use of technology in physical education over the years, the growth and development of teachers' skillsets, and the exciting new opportunities and challenges on the horizon. Show Notes: Introduction...
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Episode 117 - A Catchup with Ben Landers
In the first of our asynchronous podcast interviews Ben Landers shares his journey to the PE classroom and how he got started using technologies
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Episode 116 - The Power of Video with Pat Hughes
In this episode of the PE Geek podcast, we speak with International PE Teacher Pat Hughes about his journey to the classroom and beyond. Topics covered include International Teaching Video Delay Apps QR Codes
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Episode 115 - Remote Teaching via Video with Kristin Trusa
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with student teacher Kristin Trusa about how she's been able to engage her students using video remotely.
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Episode 114 - Creating Digital Resources with Matt Donaldson
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast, we're joined by Perth based PE Teacher Matt Donaldson. Throughout the episode, we discuss the power of Apple iBooks Author and how it can be used to produce engaging digital resources for students and bey.
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Episode 113 - 6 Weeks into Online Learning with Rachel Ford
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with PE teacher Rachel Ford who works in China. We discuss online learning and how she has been able to leverage technologies to support her students away from school.
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Episode 112 - Online Learning Best Practice with Carl Condliffe
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast, we speak with Flipped Learning Expert Carl Condliffe. Throughout the conversation, we touch on best practice from his wealth of experience delivering high-quality learning outcomes for PE students through his platform at My Study Series.
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Episode 111 - Connecting Through Track & Field with Lachlan McLellan
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with International School PE Teacher Lachlan McLellan. Throughout the conversation we speak about these experiences in elite track and field competition and how this has filtered down to his work with students and technologies. Other topics covered…
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Episode 110 - Saving Time with Eric Davolt
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with Californian PE Teacher Eric Davolt. Throughout the episode we explore. The journey into the PE Classroom How standards based grading opened up the world of twitter Controlling music remotely Google classroom Plickers & Socrative You can connect...
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Episode 109 - The Domino Effect with Andrew Wymer
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with Andrew Wymer and explore his use of technologies in the PE Classroom. Topics covered include; The power of social media for sharing wins, challenges & connecting with others Animated GIFs Team Shake Connect with Andrew on twitter @AndrewWymer10s
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Episode 108 - Blended Learning with David Keiling
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with David Keiling around the concept of blended learning in the PE classroom. Topics covered include Animated GIFs Twitter
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Episode 107 - Self Directed Teaching with Kyle Bragg
In this episode of the PE Geek podcast we speak with Kyle Bragg about his journey to technology in the classroom. Topics covered include: https://www.thepespecialist.com/tv/ (Ben Landers) https://www.cbhpe.org/ (Projector ideas/GIFs from Becky and Mark Foellmer)...
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Episode 106 - Fitness Testing?
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast I share my views & experiences with fitness testing and discuss some of the tools and resources you can use to help make the process more streamlined and efficient. Resources shared in this episode include Fitness Tests App for iOS & Android FitnessMeter,...
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Episode 105 - The Power of Play with Dale Sidebottom
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with Dale Sidebottom, the founder of Energetic.Education. Dale shares how he has been able to dramatically change his overall happiness by leveraging 4 core pillars; Exercise Play Mindfulness Sharing These pillars have had such an impact on his life...
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Episode 104 - An Interview with The PE Geek
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast Mandy Collins flips the equation and interviews me about technologies and physical education and the observations we've made working with tens of thousands of people per year. Some of the questions asked include What have we contributed to in terms of...
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Episode 103 - Starting from a Solid Foundation with Brenda Tang
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we chat with Physical Educator, Brenda Tang and explore her journey to the PE classroom. Throughout the episode we discuss the importance of starting with a solid foundation of good practice when exploring technology in your classroom. Follow Brenda on…
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Episode 102 - Crowd Funding Tech in PE with Bailee Sandsmark
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with PE Teacher Bailee Sandsmark and explore a variety of tools and strategies for using technology in the PE Classroom. We also discuss the power of crowd funding through sites such as Donors Choose & how she's be able to leverage these to acquire...
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Episode 101 - Exploring the Research with Julia Sargent
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we interview Julia Sargent and explore why teachers are introducing emerging technologies in their practice even though they're not required too. The conversation moves between a variety of deep topics around the area of introducing technologies into our...
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Episode 100 - One Hundred Ways to Use Technology in PE
In the 100th episode of The PE Geek Podcast we celebrate by sharing 100 different ways that you can introduce Technologies into your Physical Education classroom. On their own the ideas won't transform your teaching, but our goal here is to spark the curiosity that drives exploration of these…
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Episode 99 - Swimming with an iPad with Joel Smedes
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with Joel Smedes a passionate Phys Ed teacher working in Laos. Throughout the episode we explore how he got started using technologies and how he's applied these to aquatic lessons.
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Episode 98 - Connection Before Content with Mark Collard
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak with Mark Collard from Playmeo.com. He is the founder and director of playmeo, a small professional development company which specialises in helping program leaders all over the world design and deliver remarkably fun programs that make a difference...
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Episode 97 - A Tech in PE Journey with Alison Leathwood
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast I speak with Alison Leathwood, a passionate Canadian Physical Educator working in Vietnam. Throughout the episode we explore her journey to the International teaching sector & how she began to leverage technologies in her practice.
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Episode 96 - iPads Vs Chromebooks in PhysED
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast, we explore the pro's and con's of the iPad (Tablet) & Chromebook's in Physical Education. In recent years, Chromebooks have been dominating the education market, however, are they the best fit for PhysED? Before we decide the ultimate winner, we battle over…
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Episode 95 - iOS Vs Android in PE
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast, I discuss the famous iOS vs Android question from the perspective of a PE Teacher or school looking to introduce one of the platforms into their practice. Before we decide the ultimate winner, we set the battle over a variety of categories...
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Episode 94 - Building a Phys Ed Classroom Website
One of my earliest memories of the internet revolves around me slaving away in my bedroom creating my very first website. Flash forward to today and it’s now possible for literally anyone with an internet connection to build a stunning website in a matter of minutes to hours. During this episode…
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Episode 93 - When Tech Gets Boring, It Gets Interesting
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast I share why its important for technology to become 'boring' before it really gets interesting. While this statement might seem rather strange, its become obvious to be that the real impact only happens when we move from 'cutting edge' to what could be seen…
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Episode 92 - Choice & Voice with Mike Ginicola
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with Mike Ginicola about the value of leveraging student choice & voice in thje Physical Education classroom. This has taken many forms in Mike's classes & has been empowered by the use of Gamification & Emerging Technologies. He also shares his…
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Episode 91 - All About Augmented Reality
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we explore the disruptive technology of Augmented Reality & how it differs from Virtual Reality which was explored in the previous episode. Throughout the episode, we explore the applications it has in today's PE classrooms & the implications it has for...
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Episode 90 - The Future of Virtual Reality
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we explore the disruptive technology of Virtual Reality. This includes a look at the applications in the PE Classroom in todays classrooms as well as the potential for the future of education. While Virtual Reality as been around for many years, its only now...
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Episode 89 - Assessment During Team Games
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we explore a collection of tools you can utilise to assess students in team game or practical situations.Resources mentioned include;1. Plickers, Socrative & Kahoot2. Google Forms & Autocrat3. Seesaw
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Episode 88 - Get Control Of Your Passwords
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast I share advice around best practice when it comes to your passwords & online security.We talk about how long it takes for a computer to hack a password & what you can do about it, plus much more.Resources mentioned include;1. www.howsecureismypassword.net2....
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Episode 87 - Creating Posters & Classroom Artefacts
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we explore a variety of simple and cloud based tools that you can leverage to produce classroom & lesson materials. Best of all these tools make it possible for you to create high quality resources without requiring you to spend hours learning complicated...
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Episode 86 - Inbox Zero
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast, I dive into the beast that is email & share ways to ensure you're able to effectively managed the overwhelm you likely feel. We also touch on the concept of Inbox Zero & the various ways you can achieve this each and everyday.Tools & Resources shared...
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Episode 85 - Begin With Why with Mel Hamada
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast I speak with superstar PhysEd Teacher & good fiend Mel Hamada. We touch on her experience in the International School World & how others can get started on the same path. Throughout the episode we explore how powers and perils of technologies and why its...
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Episode 84 - The History of The PE Geek Website (Part 3 )
In this the final part of a 3 part series I dive into how the PE Geek Workshops led to a realisation to ConnectedPE & our global events to improve professional development. We also discuss the future of technologies in the classroom and how where really just only getting started with the...
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Episode 83 - The History of The PE Geek Website (Part 2)
In this the second part of a 3 part series I dive into how we we're able to turn one mobile application in a portfolio that approached almost 100. We also discuss how the advent of cloud technologies paved the way for a new suite of opportunities for educators. Finally I talk about why I got...
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Episode 82 - The History of The PE Geek Website (Part 1)
A few months ago I received an email from an interested listener asking me to share the background story around The PE Geek Website. Initially I was relcutant to do so, however after thinking about it, the story itself includes many lessons around the progession of technologies in Physical...
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Episode 81 - All About Flipped Learning in PhysEd with Carl Condliffe
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with Wellington Based Physical Eductor Carl Condliffe. Carl shares his expertise in the area of flipped learning, discuss what exactly it is and how people can get started implenting it in their practice. We also touch on how he has taken his love…
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Episode 80 - Data Drives Decision with Ross Chakrian
In this episode of The PE Geek podcast we speak about the privilege of being a Physical Education teacher and how we get to witness students striving for lifetime physical literacy. We also discuss the power of routines and frameworks in our lessons and how they can drive success. Ross also…
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Episode 79 - Talking Advocacy & Transparency with Andy Hair
In this episode of the PE Geek Podcast we speak with none other than Andy Hair, a passionate Physical Educator from Victoria Australia. Throughout the episode we touch on the importance of providing transparency in all that we do and how Andy has achieved this with the use of tools like…
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Episode 78 - A Framework for Meaningful Tech Usage in PE
In this episode of the podcast we discuss a SAMR model & how I use it when planning for the use of technologies in my PE classroom. The SAMR framework helps me apply a thoughtful analysis to each new tool, app or technique & lets me consider how it might be of benefit. SAMR is a model designed to...
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Episode 77 - All About Gamification with Yukai Chou
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with world renowned Gamification Expert Yukai Chou. Yu-kai Chou is an Author and International Keynote Speaker on Gamification and Behavioral Design. He is the Original Creator of the Behavior Framework: Octalysis, and the author of Actionable...
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Episode 76 - How to Build Your Own App
In this episode of the PE Geek Podcast, we switch focus and talk about the world of app development. In particular, I share how & why I chose to start building applications without having any prior experience & what I've learnt along the way. We also touch on the different ways that emerging...
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Episode 75 - Why It Pays to Start Small with Adriaan Defraeije
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we speak with Adriaan Defraeije, a Physical Education teacher working in Tokyo, Japan. Adriaan discusses his background and how this led to the fusion of technologies in Physical Education & recognition as an Apple Distinguished Educator.Resources & topics...
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Episode 74 - GoPros, Teaching & Reflection with Ben Landers
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we chat with the man behind the amazing PE Specialist website, Ben Landers. Throughout the episode we discuss the power of reflection in our practice and how Ben has been able to leverage his GoPro to capture in lesson footage. This has been instrumental in...
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Episode 73 - The 2016 World Technology in PE Audit Results
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast we explore the results from the 2016 World Technology in PE Audit. The data comprised from over 800 participants is a global snapshot of technology usage & recurring trends. You can use these results to generate discussion in your school or reaffirm the...
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Episode 72 - 7 Observations About Technology in PE
In this episode of The PE Geek Podcast I share 7 Observations I've made over the years surrounding the use of emerging technologies in PE. These observations have come from working with teachers all over the planet in offline and online capacities and form the basis for my thinking in the field....
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The PE Geek Podcast is the number one destination for anyone interested in utilising technologies within their Physical Education classroom. The Podcast explores current tools, trends and classroom proven ideas.
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Jarrod Robinson
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