Last night in class while Dr. Shutkin was explaining this project I was very overwhelmed. All the wheels in my head were spinning and I really had no clue what I was going to propose. The only thing I did know is I wanted to connect it to physical education. From my experience in pre-student teaching technology is everywhere but not utilized in the physical education classroom.
At Fairview, the bell would ring and students would begin to come in and would almost always have a phone, laptop, or Ipod in their hands. They would immediately ask what we would be doing in class today and make their way to the locker room. As soon as they came out of the locker room they were expected NOT to have a phone, laptop, or Ipod with them. Then the class would begin. One thing did shock me during my time at Fairview. One day three or four girls decided to sit out of P.E. because they had a softball game that afternoon. Those girls sat on the bleachers and pulled out their phones and for the whole class period they were on their phones. I think back on that day now and what a missed opportunity! Have them do a mini research project using the phones. Give them a current issue in health and wellness to research with the phone or laptop and have them present what they find at the end of class.
Another thing I observed throughout my time at Fairview was the students behaviors and attitudes during class. I did not make the connection until this morning but last night we talked about students having to "power down" when they are in school and they were not just referring to turning off their phone. I observed students being lazy and not wanting to participate in the physical education class. I reflect on my pre-student teaching experience now and the students were not being challenged and/or engaged enough.
Last night I read the document Speak Up 2009, and I came away with some valuable ideas. Students are talking to each other about school work both in school and outside of school. This communication is either in person or online. Also in the study 85% of students grade 9-12 have access to an Ipod. There are so many ways to positively utilize an Ipod in a physical education class. Also 70% of students grade 9-12 said they would use an electronic device in class to look up information on the Internet. Last night in class we talked about showing a video when you want to learn a new skill. In a P.E. class I could show a video that explains and demonstrates the skill or game we will be learning in class. It could be a video I make or a video I find on You Tube. Last, students of all ages value playing games as a way of learning. I think there must be a way to integrate technology into physical education in order to provide a high quality experience for the student.
For my digital story I am going to explore how to implement technology into a physical education class and how that technology can impact the students experience in the class. I also want to explore the impact technology would have on my own teaching style. I think I will use Prezi, I have never used it before. Also, within Prezi, I will try to implement other technologies like videos and music.
Bibliography
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Creating Our Future: Students Speak Up about their Vision for 21st Century Learning. Speak Up 2009. National Findings. K-12 Students & Parents. March 2010. (Retrieved: 3 June 2010).
This source had information that directly reflects how students, parents, and teachers feel about technology inside the classroom. The document also offers a variety of ideas on how to use technology in the classroom.
2. Bartnett, L. Physical Education and Technology. [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/tirab/physical-education-and-technology.
This PowerPoint did a great job of illustrating the link between technology and physical education and the benefits it produces.
3. Prensky, M. (2008) Turning On the Lights. Educational Leadership. 65 (6) 40-45
This article helped me to make the connection to why my students at Fairview were so disengaged in the physical education class.
4. Crawford, S. (2008). Physical Education and Technology Study. [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://www.slideshare.net/scrawford99/physical-education-and-technology-study-presentation
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