Bringing New Technology into the classroom

I am going to be a physical education teacher so the idea of being able to bring technology into the classroom was a interesting idea for me. Its one that I had to take some time to think about. In my classroom I believe I would try to incorporate videos and video podcasts and the use of other tools.

To incorporate videos in the classroom I would allow my students to watch a video on how to do a certain activity and see if they could replicate the same movement. I also would maybe allow my students to create their own video of them doing a certain activity and show it to the class. As for the video podcast it might be kind of interesting because so many children own ipods and they could have a ipod and do the activity or dance.

As for other tools I think allowing a child to be able to follow their progress in the course is a really beneficial tool. I would upload there stats on different activities and what they could do better on and give them a weekly report. This would also aid in the grading process for me as the teacher. Another tool I would consider using is using the Wii as a tool. The idea that children can do exercise with something entertaining they will enjoy it more and it is bringing in new technology.

Although some of these tools were not talked about in the class at hand I believe that a classroom continues to grow whether you are a educational teacher or a physical education teacher.