I was unsure of how physical education would benefit from technology integration before reading the chapter. I was a bit skeptical - can't kids just simply be physical without the interference of technology? Although I can't say that I would incorporate much of what I read into my life as a Title I literacy teacher, I did have a small awakening.
I organize and run a walking program for 4th and 5th grade students during lunch recess in the fall and spring. Our goal is to walk the distance of a marathon before the end of school. Students earn the right to call themselves 'Marathon Kids' if the goal is attained. The organizational component (recording and tracking miles, to be specific) is mediocre at best. I have made big posters with grids. Kids mark of each 1/4 mile walked at the end of each recess under the appropriate date. Why not integrate a level one technology and create a data base where students record and track miles on their laptops? A blog could also be used for kids to write comments about their walking experiences. Just a thought....
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I love the idea of developing a geocashing unit for our Physical ed. classes. Learning to use GPS at an early age would be an incredible learning opportunity. I would love to set up some cashes behind the school as we have a small but worthwhile trail system. Our after school program may be interested as well. They would have the funding to purchase the technology that could be shared school-wide.
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