Why Use A Digital Camcorder in Physical Education?
Some situations are more easily understood by students when using video. Although digital video can be highly motivational, it is important that there are clear learning benefits from the use of the technology.
As an educator, it is imperative to use differentiated instruction-- reaching all learners. The digital camcorder is one way in which to help students comprehend physical education concepts and skills
The digital camcorder is beneficial for both the educator as well as the student. Through the use of the digital camcorder, as an educator, one can review student assessments and provide immediate feedback. Students benefit from visually observing a previously recorded assessment and, in turn, gain a greater understanding of how to improve.
As an educator, it is imperative to use differentiated instruction-- reaching all learners. The digital camcorder is one way in which to help students comprehend physical education concepts and skills
The digital camcorder is beneficial for both the educator as well as the student. Through the use of the digital camcorder, as an educator, one can review student assessments and provide immediate feedback. Students benefit from visually observing a previously recorded assessment and, in turn, gain a greater understanding of how to improve.
Small Wonder Makes A BIG Difference:
• Assist in a variety of ways with the learning of various object control skills
• Assist in a variety of ways with the learning of motor skills
• Record students practicing personal/social skills during PE
• Record and analyze student physical activity assessments
• Capture images of students practicing object control skills
• Capture images of students practicing motor skills
• Compile still images over a long period to produce time lapse movies
• Increase student awareness of their skills in order to strive for self improvement
• Immediate feedback is given to students as well as the educator
• Promotion of visual literacy
• Learning is enhanced in many situations by use of images in addition to words
• Freedom for taking multiple images or sequences
