Author: Division of Education, Skills and Innovation

Press Release – DEIE Addresses E-Learning Challenges

Division of Education, Skills and Innovation

May 8, 2020 MEDIA RELEASE DEIE Addresses E-Learning Challenges The Division of Education, Innovation and Energy strongly condemns the behaviour of students who disrupt online classrooms. Based on reports received and information posted on social media, students have been interrupting e-learning sessions by posting pornographic pictures and playing offensive music, distracting teachers and other students. The commendable and tireless efforts of our teachers, who ensure that our students continue to be taught during this unprecedented period of the COVID-19 pandemic, must be supported with strong parental supervision and guidance. Parents and guardians must exercise their responsibility and do all in their power to minimise opportunities for students to access undesirable websites. Through our School Supervision Unit, the Division is actively investigating these matters.  Additionally, through the Student Support Services Unit, we will provide the appropriate guidance and counselling to students who share inappropriate content, as well as to students who were exposed. The Division congratulates and supports the innovative efforts of our hardworking, dedicated teachers and other members of staff who utilise multiple platforms to ensure that our students continue to receive quality education.  In addition, we have commissioned our own secured platform, and teachers will be trained in its use.  This platform will cater, in the first instance, to SEA, CSEC and CAPE students.  In the meantime, principals and teachers are encouraged to utilise the Learning Management System (LMS) of the Ministry of Education. – END –

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Fun Activities

Division of Education, Skills and Innovation

So, you are asked to stay at home with your children and it has now become your responsibility to teach and entertain your children while getting your secular and home chore done. Well below are some ideas as well as websites one can get ideas of some fun ways to get this task done. https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/protect-your-familys-mental-health-during-the-covid-19-pandemic Your family’s schedule should include physical activity. Limit your family’s exposure to news. Use technology for social interaction. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/activities-kids-coronavirus-quarantine/608110/ How Parents Can Keep Children Busy (and Learning) in Quarantine For preschool-age Children and younger children Find time throughout the day to read books with your children Take walks outside (to whatever extent possible) and talking about whatever catches children’s attention, as an exercise in language skills Set children up with Play-Doh, art supplies, audiobooks, or even homemade recordings of their parents reading their favourite books For older (and responsible) Children Certain kinds of independent play can substitute for structured school learning. Sending kids who are learning math basics on a mission around the house or the building to count all the windows Parents working from home the challenge of keeping the children independently occupied so that they themselves can work. For daily duties that must happen anyway, such as cooking, enlist (slightly older) children to help. Other fun things Make a cardboard fort Set up treasure hunt Bake or have fun in the kitchen (bake a cake, make sucker bags, make punches, make chow just to name a few) Don’t expense yourself just use what you have You can’t go out visit a museum online For some extra entertainment view the Ministry of Community Development Culture and the arts pod cast Live at Lunch. (https://www.facebook.com/MusicOfTT/videos/live-at-lunch-city-blessings) Have online play dates Create your own home garden For More Fun Ideas Visit Avoid Cabin Fever with These 125 Ideas to Keep Kids Entertained During the Coronavirus Crisis by STEPHANIE OSMANSKI – https://parade.com/1009774/stephanieosmanski/things-to-do-with-kids-during-coronavirus-quarantine/

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Movement Skills and Concepts- On the Go Bingo

Division of Education, Skills and Innovation

Worksheets PHYSICAL EDUCATIONSTANDARD 3 10 Hand Rolls forward then reverse Jog in place for 1 min 10 hops on right foot; change 10 hops on left foot 10 jumping jacks 10 arm circles 10 touches: Left foot-right hand; then change Keep feet planted; turn arms without turning body (Left to right – 10 times) Sumo steps: 5 forward then 5 backward. 5 Star Jumps Download/Print PDF to start Movement Skills and Concepts – On the Go Bingo Additional Resources PENNACOOL MOE SCHOOL LMS DRIVEWISE

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The Body Systems

Division of Education, Skills and Innovation

Activity Subject: Physical Education Level: Form Two Areas: Physical Fitness and Wellness Topic/Theme: The Body Systems/The Circulatory System The Effects of Physical Activity on the Circulatory System Key Points: The circulatory system transports blood to all parts of the body. It provides the muscles with the necessary oxygen and nutrients needed for energy. Participating in physical activities affect the way our circulatory system works. Our organs and tissues in the system adapt to the stress of physical activity/exercise and this result in changes. Some of these changes occur during and after we exercise. Other changes are long term and occur due to regular participation in physical activities. Download/Print fillable PDF to start Form Two – Our Body System Effects of Physical Activity on the Circulatory System Additional Resources PENNACOOL MOE SCHOOL LMS DRIVEWISE

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Components of Fitness

Division of Education, Skills and Innovation

Activity SUBJECT: PHYSICAL EDUCATIONLEVEL: FORM ONEAREA: PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESSTOPIC: COMPONENTS OF FITNESS–  HEALTH RELATED FITNESS COMPONENTS TESTING KEY POINTS: FITNESS TESTING We must develop our health-related fitness components, if we want our body to remain in good health:- endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition. Fitness testing is the best way to assess our level of fitness. The result from each fitness test can be interpreted using a rating scale. The information obtained can be used to determine our training needs. Download/Print PDF to start Form One – Physical fitness and Wellness -Health Related Components of Fitness Additional Resources PENNACOOL MOE SCHOOL LMS DRIVEWISE

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