#8 Sike or Psych?

The Sports Psych Lab was breath taking! As a previous exercise science major it was extremely interesting to see all of the different tools that can be used to aid an athlete and further develop their mental awareness on the field. My favorite tool was probably this big board with buttons that lit up and the participant would have to press these buttons as they lit up while reading allowed number that appeared on a screen in the middle. (super hard to describe so here is a picture)




I actually got a chance to participate in this activity and it was so much fun. However, I saw no practical uses for this type technology in a class room. It could possibly be used at a sports predatory school that trains athletes for college and the pro's. (like IMG if you have every heard of it)


Bloom's taxonomy is a classification system that is used to distinguish higher forms of thinking while learning. I found this photo that helped me visualize the 6 forms in a creative way. (Click on photo for link)



Each component listed can be applied to a power point presentation by:

Evaluation: define and describe the content using slides (for example fractions) I would explain the concept of fractions

Synthesis: I would show or display fractions on the power point and show them different photos or situations then fractions are utilized (in a different form like a pie)

Analysis: Using call and response techniques with the class and begin to further analyze the relationships between complex fractions and simpler ones. Like showing how 1/2 is the same as 2/4, 4/8 ect...

Application: I would apply the idea of fractions to a real life scenario. So i could use interactive elements with the PPT and Smart board to have student drag and interact with a pizza.

Comprehension: I would have the students draw me fractions that I display in picture form on the PPT. I would be able to see if students are understanding concepts.

Knowledge: I would display a quiz to the class on the PPT and have them answer their responses to each question using a Kahoot or on a piece of paper. This way I can see that they are thoroughly  gaining knowledge.

The possibilities of education technology trends seems to be endless, because it feels like there is always something new around the corner. The website linked below describes what experts believe are the next trends in ed tech. Some of these include gamification, mobil learning, and virtual learning spaces. ( https://www.goconqr.com/en/blog/10-experts-predictions-for-education-and-technology-in-2016/)