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Utilizing Technology in Physical Education: Addressing the Obstacles of Integration I read an article on technology in physical education and its obstacles. Technology and physical education are often considered at opposite ends of the educational spectrum -- one sedentary and the other requiring movement. Technology should be used to enhance student learning, to save time, and to motivate the student and the teacher. Technology should not be used just to meet state or district requirements. The challenge is how to find best uses of technology for PE. In the article, it said, "Although much of the physical skill assessment done in PE is time consuming by nature, technology can be a time saver if used properly (Graham, Holt-Hale, & Parker, 2013). For instance, to save precious in-class time for physical activity, teachers can assess cognitive knowledge with exams given online outside of class time; feedback on these exams can be immediate. Another advantage is that record keeping for student attendance and grades can be linked directly to the teacher's grade-reporting system for easy access and distribution from various mobile devices such as tablets, iPads, or smart phones. Students can also utilize these devices to self-assess motor performance by analyzing their skills immediately through videos." Pretty much, if physical educators actually use the technology wisely, and effectively, it is a good thing to use.

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