Inexpensive Uses of Technology

This short video shows 5 different and inexpensive ways technology can be incorporated in physical education.  Examples include the use of donated fitness equipment and electronic scales.

Technology in Physical Education

I believe technology can greatly enhance and increase the time teachers have available to engage in physical activity.  Technology in a physical education setting can be used to give the students a hands on approach, such as the use of a pedometer or the use of a Nintendo Wii system for example, in both of these examples, students are able to track their progress and perform different activities while using technology and not have to wait on the teacher to further instruct them.  This can be a vital resource due to increased class sizes.  Through the use of different types of technology tools teachers are able to meet the needs of more students.  I am not however, saying that technology can replace a teacher, but the use of technology can help increase the amount of on task time for the students.  Technology is a vital part of our society and we should take advantage of it.

Found below is an article about the evolution of physical education classes to the use of technology.
 http://www.eschoolnews.com/2008/06/10/technology-brings-new-p-e-to-schools/

The next article linked below is about the use of Wii in a physical education class and for some students this is a much preferred way to exercise.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/10/AR2011011006126.html

Using Technology in the Classroom

I believe that technology is ever growing.  We should continue to evolve with technology in the real world, as well as in the classroom.  I believe that all teachers should strive to incorporate technology in their classroom.  Technology can be used in all content areas successfully, even in a physical education class.  The use of technology should not be limited to the "regular classroom" or the technology lab, it should be incorporated throughout the school.  Technology is being developed further and further everyday and as it is being developed, so should our youth.  Through the successful use of technology students can help relate this to their everyday life.  As I said before technology is ever growing and we should teach the students using this philosophy.  Some examples of using technology is the use of online books and research projects in elementary school all the way up to the creation of solar panels in high school.

The article linked below explains 3 tips on how to integrate technology in the classroom.
http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2012/01/25/3-tips-on-integrating-technology-in-the-classroom

Here is another article, linked below, that explains how the classroom has evolved and ever more importance of technology in the classroom.
http://edudemic.com/2011/09/tech-catalyst/