Using Technology in Physical Education NewsletterJanuary 2008Main Site | Online Store | Online Classes | Professional Development | Previous Editions |
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Table of Contents
Ultra-Mobile Computers
Using Blog
Sample Lesson
Digitize Audio
Research: Wii
Future Trends
Spring Online Courses
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Ultra-Mobile Computers
Teachers can benefit from a wide variety of computers and computer sizes. For some situations a handheld computer is best and for other situations a laptop computer is best. However, I think that the ultra-mobile computer will be a perfect fit for many physical educators. An ultra-mobile computer (UMPC) is a very light weight (less than 1.5 pounds) laptop convertible that runs Windows XP or Vista. UMPCs are typically the size of a paperback book (approximately 6” x 4” and 1.5” thick) and fit conveniently in a fanny pack. These devices typically come with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability as well as one of each of the following ports: USB, VGA, audio in, audio out, Ethernet, and memory card slot. The UMPC has the potential of replacing both a laptop and handheld computer for the physical education teacher. |
Fujitsu U810
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Samsung UMPCQ1UA0000
Samsung UMPCQ1El |
Popular models (click on pictures for more information) include: Fujitsu (see above)U810 ($999.99) Samsung UMPCQ1UA0000 ($1200) Samsung UMPCQ1EL ($900.00) |
Using Technology in Physical Education Blog
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Click on the word "comments" under January 2008 Newsletter and add your comments or questions.
Sample Lesson
NASPE Standard 2:
Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Lesson Objective:
Identify the strategic concepts related to the different types (net, field, invasion) of games.
Summary:
So far this year, students have learned net (e.g., volleyball) and field (e.g., softball) sports. Currently, the students are in an invasion sport unit. During this lesson, students learn the basic offensive and defensive strategies used during invasion games. Then, for homework the
students create a database to summarize basic strategies for net, field, and invasion sports.
Equipment:
Team handballs (four for every 20 students).
Cones (16 for every 20 students) for creating mini-fields/stations.
Computer(s) or computer lab available for student use outside of physical education.
Software:
Data base (e.g., FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Works, AppleWorks, Access).
Instructional Materials:
Task cards for each station (create your own using the information in the description section or available from Bonnie’s Fitware Inc.).
Description:
1. Set up stations
2. Assign students to heterogeneous groups of four.
3. Describe the basic offensive/defensive strategies associated with invasion sports:
•Each player takes responsibility for a position.
•An offensive system builds upon the strengths of the players, shifts the balance of power away from the defense, and capitalizes on defensive weaknesses.
•Creating space is basic to offensive strategy.
•In order to score, the ball must be place in a strategic position in relation to goal.
•Rushing the goal ensures follow-up to a shot at the goal.
•Individual defensive techniques are for the purpose of closing spaces through which a ball can be passed or inhibiting the progress of a player or ball.
•Use guarding techniques to anticipate movement, intercept passes, tackle, or block.
•Covering helps to close space through which the ball may travel.
•A defensive system prevents scoring and capitalizes on weaknesses.
•Planned defensive patterns include:
player-to-player defense or spatial (zone) defense.
4. Explains the practice stations.
•Play two-on-one team handball with fourth student providing feedback regarding offensive/defensive strategies.
•Play four-on-four team handball against team at Station 3.
•Play four-on-four team handball against team at Station 2.
•Play three-on-one team handball.
•Play two-on-two team handball.
5. Supervises and provides feedback to students as they rotate through the stations.
Closure
1. Asks students to compare and contrast the offensive and defensive strategies for net, field, and invasion sports.
2. For homework, instructs students to plan and design a database that illustrates the similarities and differences of strategies for net, field, and invasion sports.
Other Options
1. Other options for the homework assignment:
•Have students meet in the computer lab on a subsequent day and work in groups of two or three to create the data base.
2. Other options for software activity:
•Have students use mind-mapping software (e.g., Inspiration, Kidspiration) to create Venn diagrams that illustrate similarities and differences between strategies for different types of sports.
Digitzing Audio: Step-by-Step
1. Connect a CD player, MP3 players, or microphone to the computer.
2. Turn on the CD player (place a CD in the player), MP3 player, or microphone.
3. Load the audio digitizing software.
4. Click Record on the computer screen.
5. Press Play on the CD or MP3 player, or begin speaking.
7. At the end of the segment, click the Stop button on the computer screen and Stop on the CD/MP3 player.
8. Select File-Save to save the audio clip in the format you require to your situation.
Research: Playing Sport with Wii
Researchers in sport science at Liverpool John Moores University in orthwestern England recruited six boys and five girls agted 13-15 years and fitted them with a monitoring device to calculate energy expenditure. The teens played four games for 15 minutes. One of the four games was Project Gotham Racing 3, played on the sedentary XBOX 350 while the other three games were sports bowling, tennis, and bowing played on Wii played with a five-minute rest between sports. In all, the children played on the consoles for one hour. Energy expenditure using Wii was "significantly greater" -- 51 percent more than the on the XBOX. However, the total extra energy units burned amounted to only 60 calories per hour. This study was released by the weekly British Medical Journal.
Future Trends: EEG Game Controllers
Video games that can read your mind will invade living rooms this year, thanks to electroencephalography (EEG) controllers that detect the electrical activity of the brain. EmotivSystems' headset promises to detect facial expression, emotion, as well as thoughts such as an intent to levitate things out of a swamp hands-free. Another company, NeuroSky, is creating its own biosensor technology for gaming.
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Physical Education Planners
Grants
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Healthy Eating Research Grant Program - Additional Information
Grants for Fishing or Boating - Additional Information
Tiger Woods Foundations - Additional Information
Stuff to Consider - Based on Reviews
Printers
Xerox Phaser 6180N
Canon ImageClass MF 4150
Canon Pixma iP4300
Canon Pixma MP830
OkiData C6100dn
Scanners
Epson Perfection V500 Photo
Storage
Toshiba 200 GB USD 2.0 External Hard Drive
MP3 Players
Microsoft Zune 80 GB
Apple iPod touch
Digital Cameras
Canon PowerShot SD1000
Digital Camcorders
Sony Handycam DCR-DVD508
Sony HDR-HC3 HDV 1080i
Projectors
Canon Realis X600
LCD Monitors
Samsung SyncMaster 305T
DVD Players/Recorders
Based on January 2008 reviews from PC Magazine, CNET, MacWorld, and Consumer Reports
Products
Instructional Software: Fitness
Helpful Web Sites for Free Tech Support
Five Stars Support: http://www.5starsupport.com/
Tech Guy: http://www.techguy.org/
Ask Me Help Desk: http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/
Protonic: http://help.protonic.com