Technology Intergration

 

As a future physical education teacher I feel that one technology integration idea from chapter 15 that would be specifically beneficial to my classroom for all students is audio enhancement technology.  I would enhance audio in my classroom in two ways.  As I mentioned last week, I would use an amplified microphone while teaching.  PE can be noisy and it can be difficult for students to hear the instructor.  Furthermore, students can be embarrassed to admit or even unaware that his or her hearing is impaired.  This in mind, an amplified microphone would help all students to clearly hear instructions.  Hearing loss is the most common disability in the United States, and approximately three percent of children have issues with hearing loss (Reich & Lavay, 2009, p. 39).  For those students who are hearing impaired and require even louder and clearer audio enhancement I would also use a FM amplification system, or assistive listening devices.  An FM amplification system would allow me to wear a wireless microphone and for those students who are hard of hearing to wear a receiver that would amplify my voice, making it easier for him or her to hear me and enjoy the class.  I found an interesting article from the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and that shares the importance and explores the benefits of audio enhancement in physical education at:  http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/kin/files/Lavay-PhysicalEdandSportAdaptationsforStudents.pdf

 

References:

Reich, L. M., & Lavay, B. (2009). Physical education and sport adapations for students who are hard of hearing. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 38-43.