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Ian Lacasse
@mrlhealth.bsky.social
2021 Wisconsin (WHPE) Health Teacher of the Year | WHPE Southeast District Coordinator | SHAPE Midwest Leadership Council | Program Co-Lead - Best Practices in Health & PE Conference
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📣 Get ready to level up your teaching! 📣
Join us for the Best Practices in Health & PE, July 28-30, 2025, in Stevens Point, WI!

This year, we're bringing together some of the nation's top Health & PE teachers for an unforgettable professional development experience!

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Five Minutes That Matter: Support the Creators You Love

How good does it feel when someone tells you they loved something you created? Maybe it was a teaching idea you shared online, a presentation you gave, or even a simple resource that helped a fellow teacher. Those small words of appreciation…
Five Minutes That Matter: Support the Creators You Love
How good does it feel when someone tells you they loved something you created? Maybe it was a teaching idea you shared online, a presentation you gave, or even a simple resource that helped a fellow teacher. Those small words of appreciation can make your whole week. Now imagine all the creators, writers, and podcasters out there who might never hear that feedback, even when people love what they’re doing.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it

Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it Media literacy is more essential than ever. Wanlee…
Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it
Health misinformation is rampant on social media – here’s what it does, why it spreads and what people can do about it Media literacy is more essential than ever. Wanlee Prachyapanaprai/iStock via Getty Images Plus Author: Monica Wang, Boston University The global anti-vaccine movement and vaccine hesitancy that accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic show no signs of abating. According to a survey of U.S.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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New blog post alert!
"This hexagonal thinking activities reminds students that wellness is never one-dimensional and that our choices rarely stop at a single outcome."
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Wellness Dominoes: the Ripple Effects of Wellness
When I first wrote about using Hexagonal Thinking to help students explore the 10 Dimensions of Wellness, I shared how powerful it was to see them physically (or digitally) connecting concepts toge…
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September 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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📢#WIBestPracticesHPE📢
⏰ for O.H.I.O.
2024 Ohio Elementary TOY Kent Hamilton will be talking mini⛳️.
2023 Ohio Health TOY Matt Hagedorn will share how to empower critical thinking
Come learn with us #physed #healthed

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June 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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PE isn't just about drills, games, and scores. It's about developing young people.
So let’s make conscious choices about what we center.
And let’s tell the kids what we value.
Here's a fantastic #microblog post from Professor Ash Casey
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Making it Count: Organizing PE Around What Really Matters
In most multi-activity curricula, when asked “what are we doing today?” the all too familiar response is “games, or aquatics, or dance and so on”. These activities are therefore “the organising cen…
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May 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Looking for some summer PD? ☀️ Join us at the Best Practices in Health & PE Conference, July 28-30, in Stevens Point, WI! Learn from some of the best HPE teachers from across the country! Check out our schedule & website for info!

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Session Description Only - 2025 Best Practices in HPE
Monday - July 28 12:00-1:00 REGISTRATION 1:00-1:15 Welcome 1:15-4:15 PRE-CONFERENCE - Jordan Manley Developing a Pedagogy of Voice: Helping Students Build Positive Relationships with Physical Act...
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May 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Fantastic #microblog from @mrlhealth.bsky.social. Read how integrating creativity can transform your #healthed curriculum. I love how Ian shares how he has successfully blended art and health together.
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#SkillsBasedHealth #ArtsInEducation #HealthEd #ProjectZero
Fostering Deeper Connection: Art’s Impact on Health Education
Art is a powerful tool for cultivating health and well-being. Students can explore complex issues, express emotions, and advocate for positive change by creating, performing, and responding to art.…
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May 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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⏰ for another #WIBestPracticesHPE Hi-lite

2024 Central District MS TOY @cait-schoville.bsky.social & a leader in #healthed @msemilyzien.bsky.social will be here!

Come learn with us this July #physed

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April 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
📣 Get ready to level up your teaching! 📣
Join us for the Best Practices in Health & PE, July 28-30, 2025, in Stevens Point, WI!

This year, we're bringing together some of the nation's top Health & PE teachers for an unforgettable professional development experience!

www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages...
April 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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24 blog #microblog posts have been submitted from the global #HPE community.
This year's Micro Blog Month event in May on slowchathealth.com could be huge!
Please consider joining in the fun and share your awesomeness.
April 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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This is your nudge to share your awesomeness in a bite-sized #microblog.
Reach a global audience of educators by joining in with the 6th annual microblog month event with slowchathealth.com
April 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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It’s ⏰ to hi-lite Wisconsin at #WIBestPracticesHPE this July.
Learn from our state’s 2 new national TOYs
@playwithpurpose60.bsky.social & Sandee Ortiz.

2 more amazing people to connect with in Steven’s Point. Come learn with us #physed #healthed

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April 17, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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#Physed you know that buzz from a great conference? Get that back in Wisconsin this July w/ @steamwellness.bsky.social at #WIBestPracticesHPE
Jordan's leading our pre-conference workshop & presenting.

Register:
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Scholarship Entry:
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April 13, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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At #SHAPEBaltimore & presenting at #WIBestPracticesHPE this summer? Find me so we can get a 📷. I'd love to connect before we host you this summer #physed
March 31, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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#physed can’t make it to #SHAPEBaltimore ? Come to the best in Midwest this summer #WIBestPracticesHPE
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Scholarships:
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March 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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What a delight is was to have this conversation about #AdaptedPE

I hope that everyone who listens to the podcast will come away with at least one new idea, concept, or framing to support everyBODY in #PhysEd

Thank you for having me on!

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#20 - Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Adapted PE with Brad Hunter
Podcast Episode · Distinguished Physical Education Podcast Episodes · 03/21/2025 · 54m
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March 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Calling all #HealthEd and HS #PhysEd teachers headed to #SHAPEBaltimore! We can’t wait to see you!
March 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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In this guest blog post, Matt Hagedorn compares AI’s impact on education to the iPhone’s revolution in communication, urging educators to embrace AI now. He shares six powerful AI tools that streamline lesson planning, student engagement, and feedback.
The AI Assist: Powering Purposeful Teaching
In this guest blog post, Matt Hagedorn explores how AI is revolutionizing education, particularly for health and PE teachers. Drawing from his own tech-savvy background, he highlights six must-try AI tools that save time, enhance student engagement, and streamline lesson planning. I still remember the first time I held an iPhone. It wasn’t just another cool gadget—something about it felt…
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March 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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#SHAPEBaltimore bring your 🧠. Bring your 🏃. Let’s learn together.
📅:4/5/25
⏰: 10:30
📍 307/308
March 23, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Registration is officially open! Please mark your calendars and join us July 28-30 in Stevens Point, WI, for the 2025 Best Practices in Health & PE Conference. Below, you will find a link to the conference website where you can register, apply for a scholarship or student volunteer opportunity.
Best Practices in Health and Physical Education Conference - Continuing Education and Outreach | UWSP
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March 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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It’s a great line-up #physed. Consider coming ⬆️
Registration is officially open! Please mark your calendars and join us July 28-30 in Stevens Point, WI, for the 2025 Best Practices in Health & PE Conference. Below, you will find a link to the conference website where you can register, apply for a scholarship or student volunteer opportunity.
Best Practices in Health and Physical Education Conference - Continuing Education and Outreach | UWSP
www3.uwsp.edu
March 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Registration is officially open! Please mark your calendars and join us July 28-30 in Stevens Point, WI, for the 2025 Best Practices in Health & PE Conference. Below, you will find a link to the conference website where you can register, apply for a scholarship or student volunteer opportunity.
Best Practices in Health and Physical Education Conference - Continuing Education and Outreach | UWSP
www3.uwsp.edu
March 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Join our dynamic community of passionate HPE educators—where your ideas matter, collaboration sparks innovation, and growth is a team effort.

Share your experiences, discover fresh strategies, and level up your teaching toolkit alongside peers.

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March 10, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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We've built a community of 449 HPE Teachers, and We Aren't Stopping There
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March 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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A # of IAHPERD members will be hosting Coffee Talks at #SHAPEBaltimore! Coffee Talks are opportunities for smaller group discussion around a variety of topics.
Be sure to put them on your "must do" list!
Terrific interactions & great sharing!
#PhysEd #HealthEd @SHAPEAmerica
March 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM