Introduction

Technology integration in the Elementary Education levels requires students to actively use technology, not just view technology-based content created by their teachers. The goal of technology integration is for teachers to apply the use of technology in a seamless manner so that it supports and extends curriculum objectives and engages students in meaningful learning.


Teachers should strive to make technology a part of everyday life in the classroom, while using it to enrich learning activities. They should not use technology just to use it. They should find ways to use it so that it enhances instruction and improves student learning. The focus of technology integration activities should not be on the technology that is used, but on the student activities that are conducted using technology.


Technology integration does not happen by accident. Teachers must learn how to incorporate student use of technology into meaningful activities in their lesson plans. There is a learning curve to becoming proficient in technology integration, but once the skills are learned and activities are identified and located or developed, teachers find that technology can actually reduce preparation time.

Physical Education Lesson




1. Learners
  • Age & Grade Level:- 8-9 years, Grade Standard two
  • Content Area Entry Skills and Prerequisite Knowledge:- Students are aware of the various exercises to keep them fit and healthy. They know the importance of exercising daily. They also know how to do learning logs which are similar to the exercise logs they are required to do.
  • Technology Prerequisite Skills:-  Students are capable of understanding how video is integrated into the classroom. They know how to use Microsoft Word to record information.
2. Lesson
  • Lesson Title:- Physical Fitness
  • Subject Area:- Physical Education
  • Student Technology Standards for the Lesson:- Communication and Collaboration – students are going to be interacting with their peers and teacher while listening to a CD via an MP3 player.
  • Objectives:- At the end of the lesson the students would be able to:
    • Apply their knowledge of physical fitness and healthy eating in their daily lives


    Lesson Technologies, Resources and Materials
    • Teacher Technologies and Resources:- MP3 Player
    • Student Technologies and Resources:- Microsoft Word
    • Materials and Supplies:- Notebook and pencil 
    • Lesson Description:- The teacher introduces the lesson by telling the class how important physical fitness is. She would also stress on the point the importance of incorporating fruits and vegetables in our daily diet. The teacher would then take the students outside to do some physical exercises. An MP3 player would be used to facilitate the instructions of the various physical exercises. The students are required to participate, since from today they are required to do some sort of physical exercises daily. They are also required to comment on the kind of exercise they did, for how long and how it made them feel. This exercise log would be done on a Microsoft Word document. Daily they would add their comments. This would prolong for about two weeks. 
    Click below for Lesson Plan:-
     http://bearheart.edublogs.org/physical-education-lesson/

    Recommended Resources:-
    http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/sgr/adoles.htm
    http://www.boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/personalfitness.asp
    http://www.angelfire.com/yt/teenhealthcore/fitness.html
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