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=Welcome to PET 441 Technology in Physical Education!=

What you need for this class:
> //The 3rd edition will be sufficient. WVU Bookstore or Book Exchange//
 * **Textbook Required-** Felker, K., & Bradley, D.J. (2011). __Integrating Technology into Physical Education & Health__ (4rd Edition). USA: American Press.
 * **Textbook Optional**- Castelli, D.M., & Fiorentino, L.H. (2008) Physical Education Technology Playbook. USA: Human Kinetics Not available in WVU Bookstores
 * **USB Storage Device (>4GB)** - Smart key / Jump Drive / Flash Drive
 * **LiveText Subscription** - @https://college.livetext.com
 * **Google Account Subscription -** @http://www,google.com

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This course introduces physical education teacher candidates to technology literacy, with a focus on the effective use of technology in physical education settings. Teacher candidates in will become familiar with current and emerging educational technologies. Using a project-based approach, teacher candidates will learn to apply various technologies as related to professional development, advocacy, planning and instruction, and the assessment of student learning. =====

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Class experiences will involve hands-on learning, problem solving exercises, and critical analyses of technology integration in physical education. The use of technology for the sake of using technology will be avoided. Teacher candidates will be challenged to identify, justify, and apply technology in meaningful and innovative ways with aim of enhancing teaching and learning in physical education. =====