technology in the classroom…. and the gym!
As part of my third practicum we were required to do a professional development project in our subject major. As a part of my project I am incorporating technology into physical education.
Technology is best used to enhance learning, inserting technology into a lesson for the sake of advancement is pointless. There are so many tools to enhance students learning, that it is up to us as the teacher to decide which tools will work best for our class.
Using pedometers in a class would be a great experience for students to see how much they're moving! There are numerous Apps that students can use to help log their activity, or their nutrition! Student could use their own devices, or if available, school iPads.
There are also plenty of Applications you can use for physical education games, and other activities. It is up to us as educators to know when technology will improve learning, and when it wont.
Technology is best used to enhance learning, inserting technology into a lesson for the sake of advancement is pointless. There are so many tools to enhance students learning, that it is up to us as the teacher to decide which tools will work best for our class.
Using pedometers in a class would be a great experience for students to see how much they're moving! There are numerous Apps that students can use to help log their activity, or their nutrition! Student could use their own devices, or if available, school iPads.
There are also plenty of Applications you can use for physical education games, and other activities. It is up to us as educators to know when technology will improve learning, and when it wont.