TECHNOLOGY IN A HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASS

Ryan Boland

GOAL To equip health and physical education

teachers with technological resources to help students in skill development, to reinforce understanding of subject matter, and create an engaging learning environment.

IPAD Easy access to different resources

Internet, worksheets, lesson plans, etc. Availability of pictures and video on the

spot Show students how to correctly perform a

skill Easy to transport

Weight Paperless

IPAD Available on www.store.apple.com Starts at $329.000 (depends on size)

IPHONE/IPAD APP – MUSIC WORKOUT Uses music already downloaded to your

iPhone or iPad Perfect for teachers when using

stations Sets time for activity and rest Different settings for music or tones Can save for specific days Fun for students

MUSIC WORKOUT Available on iTunes or App Store on

your phone $0.99

IPHONE/IPAD APP – PE GAMES Contains over 100 games Can search for games in different ways

Alphabetically Categories (group, chasing, etc.) Equipment or Area available Randomize

Add your own games to create a bigger library

PE GAMES Available on iTunes or App Store on

your phone FREE 2.0 version available for $0.99

SOFTWARE - DARTFISH

Integrates video into classroom Communication

Visual support for evaluation and comments Analysis

Breakdown skills and compare/contrast techniques

Sharing Knowledge Interactive documents or share with school

DARTFISH Available on www.buydartfish.com $1,000.00

SOFTWARE – BODYWISE (BY AROGA) Grades 3-7 Interactive software that lets students

explore Covers body systems, health education

topics, and FAQ about the human body Features like pop-up definitions. Teachers can control a student’s access Different levels of difficulty

BODYWISE Available at www.digitalwish.com FREE ($5.95 for S & H)

CONCLUSION Unlimited uses of technology for the

health and physical education classroom

Can be inexpensive

Can create a fun learning atmosphere

Beneficial to both student and teacher