The new technology video from the beginning of class was both
exciting and terrifying all at the same time! It was amazing to see what is
coming and to think not only about how cool a lot of that stuff will be in our
personal lives, but how amazing technology application can be in our
classrooms/schools.
However, as a PE teacher watching that
video caused a lot of concern. I believe only 2 of the 10 presented
technologies allowed for people to actually move. Today I often watch students
chose to be completely inactive while having their noses glued to the device of
their choice. As professionals we need to take this into consideration. Face to
face social interaction, movement and exercise are all critical components of
the health of our students. As professionals we need not only choose which
devices we use but the Apps, programs, and the ways in which we use them.
Overall I am excited about technology and
the ways in which student engagement significantly improves because let's face
it kids love when technology is included in their learning. We just have to
remember that it is our professional responsibility as educators to remember
all components of a student’s education and health and find ways to use this
ever evolving technology in the most effective manner.
I agree that technology makes us more sedentary as a society. We all know that all of us need to move more and sit less. Also, I worry about the impact virtual reality could have on some people. I worry about people that already might struggle with mental health issues and how VR could negatively impact these people. As a special education teacher, I do have students that live "in a make believe world" somewhat already and more access to VR may not be a good thing for them.
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