As a society, we are becoming increasingly connected with technology (Casey & Jones, 2011).
In the education scene, technology is being introduced to Physical Education (PE) classes more frequently as the information computer technology (ICT) is becoming more advanced and adding meaning to feedback given from instructors.
How ICT Feedback is Utilised in PE
Technology works effectively with augmented feedback from PE instructors as it reinforces the behaviours and favourable movements performed (Leight, Banville & Polifko, 2009).
Teacher must ensure the ICT pedagogical strategies appropriate for not only their students but also the setting they will be used in (Juniu, 2011).
Benefits of ICT Feedback in PE
Technology's most favourable impact on PE is the idea that it is an individualised approach to student learning (O'Donoghue et al., 2010).
When receiving peer or teacher feedback students can use technology to enhance the evaluations they are given on their motor skills through videotaping themselves (Mohnsen & Thompson, 1997
Video feedback has also been proven to enhance the learning of motor skills (Romack et al., 2005).
Negatives of ICT Feedback in PE
If ICT methods are not understood properly by the teacher they can become a waste of time and become purposeless (Palao, Hastie, Guerrero Cruz & Ortega, 2015).
Teachers becoming confused at times as to how to apply technology PE, meaning it may not the easiest pedagogy to use (Casey et al., 2011).
It can also become costly keeping up with the latest trends in sport feedback ICT (Casey et al., 2011).
Other ICT methods that can be utilised to conduct effective feedback in a variety of situations include:
iPads or video recorders (Eberline et al., 2013)
These can be used to not only record motor skills performed and game play, but can assist in highlight what students have learnt in their PE classes. This not only gives students feedback on what they have learnt individually, but also gives the instructor feedback on what the students have learnt. This can be used as evidence of learning and as a way to provide feedback to various stakeholders such as principle and parents regarding the learning that has occurred in PE lessons.
With fitness tests being a require in the curriculum, it is important to look into various options for making these tests meaningful and individualised. This Fitness Portfolio allows students to enter their fitness test results in their own portfolio and set goals for the year on how they wish to improve their fitness. The program provides feedback on their improvements in fitness and allows students to design their own program in order to cater for individual students needs regarding their fitness level.