Digital Technologies and Learning in Physical Education

Lessons from the case: How can the use of digital technologies accelerate pupil learning in physical education? • It is important to consider power dynamics in every aspect of professional development through social media. • An analysis of culture and an awareness of ‘the other’ can help us to broaden our networks and make them more authentic. • Early career teachers in particular need nurturing, support and an authentic view of the profession and professional practice. They should be encouraged to be critical and discerning in their use of social media. • Creation of online PLNs can be very useful tools but also have to be appropriately managed with ‘constant checking’, reflection and awareness of impact. References Andrew, K., Richards, R., Lux Gaudreault, K., & Templin, T. J. (2014). Understanding the realities of teaching: A seminar series focused on induction. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 85(9), 28–35. doi:10.1080/07303084.2014.958251 Bourdieu, P. & Passeron, J. C. (1990). Reproduction in Education, Society and Culture. London: Sage. Carpenter, J. P. & D.G. Krutka. (2014). How and why educators use twitter: A survey of the field. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 46, 414–434. Casey, A., Goodyear, V., & Parker, M. (2015). “I think this has been a problem with #PhysEd for a long time”: Using social networking sites as a platform for professional discussion. Paper presented at the Association Internationale des Ecoles Superieures d’Education Physique (International Association for Physical Education in Higher Education) conference, Universidad Europea, Spain, July. Clandinin, D. J. & Connelly, F. M. (2000). Narrative Inquiry: Experience and Story in Qualitative Research. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. Corlett, J. & Mandigo, J. (2013). A day in the life: Teaching physical literacy. PHE Journal, 78(4), 18–24. DePauw, K. P. & Doll-Tepper, G. (2000). Toward progressive inclusion and acceptance: Myth or reality? The inclusion debate and band wagon discourse. Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, 17, 135–143

Pedagogical cases

Edited by Ashley Casey , Victoria A. Goodyear and Kathleen M. Armour

Print publication date: November 2016

Online publication date: November 2016

Print ISBN: 9781138947283
eBook ISBN: 9781315670164
Adobe ISBN: 9781317366294

10.4324/9781315670164