Comparison of involvement between traditional and technology-assisted (Wii) physical activities in early childhood education

Gretchen H. Geng, Leigh P. Disney

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Abstract

This study compared the differences of involvement scale between traditional and technology assisted physical activities. Seventeen (12 girls and 5 boys) 5-year-olds participated in both traditional running game (15 minutes) and Wii Fit jogging game (15 minutes). Observation was used to study the child's level of involvement. The study found that technology assisted physical activities involved participants higher than traditional activities in energy, facial expression & posture, persistence and the overall rating. This study also found that the 5-year-olds who like technology were involved more in technology assisted activities than traditional activities. This study concluded that technology-assisted tools have higher involvement level on the 5-year-olds' physical activities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICETC 2010 - 2010 2nd International Conference on Education Technology and Computer
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
PagesV1118-V1122
ISBN (Electronic)9781424463701
ISBN (Print)9781424463688
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2010 2nd International Conference on Education Technology and Computer, ICETC 2010 - Shanghai, China
Duration: 22 Jun 201024 Jun 2010

Publication series

NameICETC 2010 - 2010 2nd International Conference on Education Technology and Computer
Volume1

Conference

Conference2010 2nd International Conference on Education Technology and Computer, ICETC 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period22/06/1024/06/10

Keywords

  • Early childhood education
  • Physical activities
  • Wii

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