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COVID-19 - The Response and Resources from OPEN


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About This Course

The 2020 pandemic forever changed the landscape of physical education worldwide. This session will highlight the resources in the Active Home module created by OPEN National Trainers to assist teachers with their transition to online teaching for grades K-12. Additionally, participants will dive into OPEN’s PE NOW curriculum created to teach students face-to-face with social distancing, virtually, or with a blended model. PE NOW focuses on OPEN’s Priority Learning Outcomes for Physical Education and social/emotional learning concepts based on CASEL core competencies. OPEN's traditional teaching modules will also be examined. This workshop is designed for a grades K¬–12 audience.

Source Information

This webinar was originally facilitated live at the "Active Students, Active Learners: Virtual PD Week" on Thursday, June 17 at 10:15 a.m. CST.

Presenter(s) 

Brian Devore - OPEN

Before accepting his role as Professional Development Manager for OPEN, Brian Devore had over 25 years of exemplary teaching experience at the middle and elementary levels. Additionally, he supervised online HPE programs for the Cobb County school district and served as Fulton County Schools Health and Physical Education Coordinator. In 2013-14, Brian was named Cobb County’s Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year, Georgia AHPERD’s Elementary PE TOY, and Southern District SHAPE America Elementary PE TOY. Most recently, he was the recipient of the first OPEN National Trainer Impact Award for his service and dedication to OPEN. In 2005, Devore was named Georgia’s Middle School PE Teacher of the Year. Along with his current position, Brian is a two-time Georgia AHPERD President, Georgia AHPERD’s Social Media Director/Webmaster, OPEN National Trainer, and SHAPE America Southern District Past President.

Frequently Asked Questions

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All resources shared during this session are linked on the event Padlet.

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