The one thing in this chapter that really fascinates me is the advanced performance tracking. As a coach the example that they gave really got me thinking. I would love to have this technology at my finger tips to help some of my players. First if there was a kid who was having trouble with his jump shot there would be more to it then just looking at film and trying to diagnose a problem, this would actually tell you where you are off from what you are supposed to do. Pretty Sweet!! Then when you put on the the device with its "microhydralic capabilities " where it can take over your arm and help you get the muscle memory that you need to perform certain tasks.
Just made me think of my golf game, golf is a sport that is almost based solely on muscle memory. There can be many different swings, but if you have taught your body how to do it, then you can be a good golfer. This Advanced Performance tracking probably would revolutionize the game. it could help many people become better golfers, and make the game much more enjoyable. I don't think it is going to an average golfer as good is the people that play for living but it could make a frustrating game a little more fun for some.
I haven't really thought how this could incorporate into a classroom setting but I did think that it could be a big help to kids who have physical disabilities. It could help them learn the right way to do a task, not only by seeing and hearing, it but also feeling what it is like. That is why I think this technology is so cool it really gives you many different ways to learn something. I am sure that this technology is years from being mastered and would cost a lot of money to use, but after the way I played the other day, I just need about an hour with that machine and I would be good.
It is very interesting to think of these technologies. I too coach basketball and have seen some pretty funky jump shots that are pretty effective. I guess the sooner it is used the better. Same can be said about golf. There are some pretty funky PGA golf swings and it works for them.
ReplyDeleteI can see this used in a special education classroom with students who need physical therapy. My sister in law teaches in a severely cognitively impaired classroom and see performs physical therapy on her students. If machines were used to move the students every 15 minutes and base these movements on their needs would be an evvective use in the classroom.
I think that could be a good use for these technologies, but wonder if they would be reasonably priced so you could obtain them for school use.
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I agree. The idea of muscle-memory, microhydraulic, sport-enhancing technology is pretty sweet. It is also interesting to think about the benefits of such technology for physically disabled students - good thought!
ReplyDeleteAs a fellow golfer, I would love to have something that helps me perfect my swings(: This technology would definitely help anyone involved in sports or anything that involves a lot of kinesthetic activity. As Beth & Dean said, it would be wonderful to have this technology available for students with physical disabilities. If only the cost of technology weren't such an issue...
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to hear these technologies applied to sports. I am not an athletic person so applying technology to sports tends to be forgotten by me. You bring up some very interesting points, and a very important point about these technologies helping those with disabilities. It definitely will be interesting to see where these technologies go in the future and how they impact activities and sports.
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