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Publication Date: 2012-Oct
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The Influence of Technology in Pop Culture on Curriculum and Instruction
Mears, Derrick
Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, v83 n8 p15-19, 30-31 Oct 2012
Today's high degree of technology saturation is creating a generation of learners who exhibit a distinctly different set of learning characteristics than their predecessors. These differences will require health and physical educators to investigate new and innovative strategies in an attempt to meet their unique needs. This article examines four key topics: the impact of technology use on childhood obesity and sedentary behaviors; the effects of social marketing and how trends are influencing the nutritional choices made by children and adolescents; the learning characteristics of today's children; and the challenges of technology for public schools.
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Popular Culture, Marketing, Influence of Technology, Obesity, Physical Education, Health Education, Instructional Innovation, Teaching Methods, Student Needs, Physical Activity Level, Trend Analysis, Student Characteristics, Learning Processes, Information Technology, Nutrition, Curriculum
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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