The main use of technology in physical education at this point in time is to train pre-service teachers. Major focus of this technology is on learning evaluation skills specific to physical education, as the demonstration of developed motor skills is a major requirement for students. If a teacher does not develop a keen eye for observing skills that often occur in a few seconds or less, they will not be able to give their students the accurate feedback they need to develop their skills to the fullest.
Some of the technologies used to teach physical education teachers how to teach their students are: video analysis of teaching, computer-based teacher observation systems, and computerized case studies. Technology can also assist in developing assessment skills.
Within the classroom however, using expensive technology seems unlikely. I do not know a gym teacher who uses the technology mentioned in this chapter. In fact, it appears that physical education is taught the same way it was when I was in school. This makes sense when considering the physical nature of this subject. It also makes sense because equipment of this type is extremely expensive.
If a physical education teacher were to have the luxury of using any technology they wish in their classroom, not only would they need TPCK, but I think they would need assistants to help coordinate the use of this equipment. Otherwise precious time would be wasted.
If I were a physical education teacher in this case, I would maintain the traditional class, and add a second class, perhaps a health class, for small groups to learn to use the more sophisticated forms of technology.
The only technology our gym teacher uses for “adapted gym” is music from Pandora.com on his laptop. Usually these are an assortment of Disney songs, which are highly motivating to many young students.
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