這學期選了一門舞蹈課： Zumba。 前半學期在學校上，後來改網課。 考試由三部分組成： 多項選擇， 舞蹈 和Essay. 這篇就是Essay.
Is using modern technology better or worse when being taught physical education? Why or why not?
It’s better to use modern technology in physical education.
Technology affects people in every aspect of their lives. Technology changes people’s lifestyle. Physical education can’t block modern technology. Physical education has to bring modern technology in. Otherwise, we will fall behind the era.
Modern technology lets teachers have more ways to teach; students have more ways to learn.
Teachers can put materials into the software such as Canvas without printing it out. Lecture material, assignments, and announcements can be put into the software. Students can read it from the notebook or iphone. It saves paper, and is good for the environment. It saves money, and is good for students. Teachers can upload videos into the software; students can watch it anywhere any time; and can follow it to do exercises. Also, software links students and teachers all together, it’s very convenient to ask questions or exchange ideas with each other .
In special situations, such as a virus pandemic, Without modern technology, we can’t continue our physical education.
Most recent example: because of coronavirus, the school closed, students are requested to be quarantined at home. But quarantine can’t stop us from learning with a teacher. Because we have Zoom software. Zoom connects students and teachers all together. Students can see teacher demonstrations very clearly. Teachers can monitor students behave as well. It’s flexible to switch screen; turn on or off voice. Even quarantine in the home, classes still go on. Teachers continue their education plan without stop; students accept their physical education through Zoom or other internet software. In this way, students will reach their physical education goal without delay.
Modern technology widened the opportunities to teach and to learn.
I am in California, but I can learn Chinese dance with a teacher in BeiJing, China. My teacher’s name is MaoMao, she dances very beautifully with a great attitude. My classmates come from different states of American; and from different provinces of China. Isn’t it amazing! We can all learn together in different time zones. East coast: 7:30 - 8:15; Central daylight time: 6:30 - 7:15; Pacific standard time: 4:30 - 5:15. More than one thousand students follow her on both youtube and zoom. It’s impossible without using modern technologies. I know many Chinese people want to learn American dance such as Zumba. I believe Zumba teachers in American can find tons of students in China. With modern technology, people can cross country boundaries to accept physical education. At the same time, we can communicate with classmates who come from different backgrounds. We all know diversity is good.
After classes, the dance video is still online, we have freedom to choose any time, any place to review it or follow it to dance again. Lots other exercellent videos can be found on youtube, we can follow it to dance as we want. No country boundary in physical education any more. Cheer!
Modern technology can help us improve our skill.
For example, we learn Zumba this semester; even though we dance pretty hard, we still don’t know how well we are doing. Using an iPhone or camera, we can video our dances easily. By watching the video, we can find out our shortages, and improve it. We can do it again and again until near perfect.
Modern technology brings music to us in a very convenient way.
Usually dance, gymnastics are accompanied by music. It is difficult to bring a band to classes; and it is too expensive. But it’s easy to bring a recorder. Recorder is the treasure box of the music. Teachers can choose all the songs they like and save it into a recorder machine. In class, teachers feel free to call out the wonderful music by using a controller. We can dance with music without having to hire a band.
Modern technology brings more chances to learn.
Modern technology makes it possible for poor people to accept physical education.
If people don’t have money to go to school; If no teacher in certain areas; people still can accept physical education if they can access youtube or they have internet. Tons of physical education videos can be found on youtube. Many opportunities can be found on the internet as well.
Modern technology can reduce the risk when accepting physical education.
Modern technology can monitor body reaction when doing exercise.
Wearable watches can help to monitor heart beat, monitor blood sugar. It is helpful for people to stay safe when doing exercise; especially doing strenuous exercises.
Without bringing modern technology in, we will lose new opportunities in physical education.
Technology is in progress every day. Like it or not, it changes people’s lives. We have to keep up with the trend of the times. In the big picture, the country boundary is disappearing in some areas. Such as shopping. Online shopping makes it possible to shop all over the world. As well as education, teachers can teach classes beyond country boundaries; students can across country boundaries to learn a course. Physical education can’t live out of the era. Physical education has to bring modern technology in. In the small picture, we have more choice, more opportunities, more freedom by using modern technology.
