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Publication Date: 2008
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Physical Educators' Technology Competencies and Usage
Woods, Marianne L.; Goc Karp, Grace; Miao, Hui; Perlman, Dana
Physical Educator, v65 n2 p82-99 Spr 2008
The purpose of this study was to examine K-12 physical education teachers' perceptions of ability and usage of technology. Physical educators (n = 114) completed the Physical Education Technology Usage Survey assessing their perceived technology competency, how and why they utilize technology, challenges they face in implementing technology, and where they learned to use technology. Results indicated a high level of perceived competency with many forms of technology but differences based on gender, teaching level, and years of experience. Low competency levels were shown for website creation, PDAs, heart rate monitors, and body composition analyzers. The teachers reported that student learning can be enhanced with technology because it aids the visual learner, facilitates individual development, and is useful for assessment purposes. (Contains 6 tables.)
Descriptors: Metabolism, Physical Education, Body Composition, Educational Technology, Physical Education Teachers, Competence, Teacher Competencies, Computer Uses in Education, Technology Integration, Teacher Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Web Sites, Handheld Devices, Measurement Equipment
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Language: English
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