Training & Webinars
Learn how to effectively use Balance It in your physical education classes with these training resources and webinars from our founder and PE experts.
Teaching with Balance It
Join Jarrod Robinson for a comprehensive walkthrough of the Balance It app, from its origins as physical task cards to its evolution as a powerful digital tool for physical education.
This webinar covers the app's core features, classroom applications, teaching strategies, and upcoming enhancements. You'll discover how Balance It supports curriculum outcomes while promoting student engagement, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Whether you're new to Balance It or looking to enhance your existing implementation, this session provides valuable insights and practical tips for success in your PE classroom.
What You'll Learn
Introduction & Backstory
Discover the origin story of Balance It and how it evolved from printed task cards to a digital solution for PE classes.
Core Features
See demonstrations of balance challenges for individuals, partners, and groups with visual animations and skill progressions.
Classroom Applications
Learn how to project challenges on a screen or enable student-led learning with individual devices to promote creativity and collaboration.
Teaching Strategies
Explore practical ideas for integrating Balance It into lessons, including warm-ups, skill development circuits, and assessment routines.
Future Enhancements
Preview upcoming features like lesson plans, interactive games, and the Routine Assessment Checklist for evaluating student-created routines.
Teacher Support
Discover the growing library of supporting materials, including downloadable PDFs for peer and self-assessment sheets.
Educational Value
Understand how Balance It connects to curriculum outcomes while fostering engagement, problem-solving, teamwork, and student ownership of learning.
About the Presenter
Jarrod Robinson
Founder, Balance It | "The PE Geek"
Jarrod Robinson, known as "The PE Geek," is the founder of Balance It and a leading voice in physical education technology. With over 15 years of experience as a PE teacher, Jarrod has presented at conferences in over 50 countries, helping educators integrate technology into their physical education programs.
His passion for combining physical activity with innovative technology led to the creation of Balance It, which evolved from physical task cards to a comprehensive digital solution. The app is now used by thousands of educators worldwide to enhance their PE curriculum, promote student engagement, and develop essential movement skills through interactive balance challenges.