Re: PE technology

On 11/16/09, marvin kiper wrote:
> On 11/10/09, phys ed master wrote:
>> On 10/30/09, Ali Tobias wrote:
>>> Hi my name is Ali Tobias and I'm currently seeking a degree
>>> in physical education/ wellness at the University of
>>> Charleston. I am enrolled in an educational technology
>>> course and it is supposed to be aligned with my content
>>> area. I'm having trouble figuring out different ways to
>>> incorporate technology into a physical education setting.
>>> Does anybody have suggestion on how to integrade the
>>> internet and technology into a physical enviroment?
>>
>>
>> One major way schools are integrating technology is using the
>> wii in physcial education classes. Since the WII is physical
>> and involves coordination it's an excellent tool and gaming
>> system to have in your gym. also, students love
>> participating especially when we use certain running
>> programs. these kids really start to break a sweat and have
>> fun doing it!
> hi ali, i have playstation games that i use in p.e. the kids
> ride bikes that are specially fitted and can race against as
> many as 3 other kids on many of the race games that are out.
> the kids love it. i also use video to show the kids how they are
> doing. and i use youtube pe video clips to teach. i am going to
> do a podcast or two this year as well

I really like the idea of a podcast, that seems really cool! At my
school (low SES, Title 1 population) we have used some state tax
credit funds to purchase "knock-off" wii & DDR games for the kids
on those odd rainy days. I found some knockoff wii type systems
for around $50 at Walgreens too!