Computer-mediated communication facilitating physical and health education teacher preparation

Authors

Lori Lockyer, University of WollongongFollow
Gregg S. Rowland, University of WollongongFollow
John W. Patterson, University of WollongongFollow
Douglas Hearne, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

3924

Publication Details

Lockyer, L., Rowland, G. S., Patterson, J. W. & Hearne, D. (2001). Computer-mediated communication facilitating physical and health education teacher preparation. In J. Hedberg (Eds.), Online learning environments: Research and teaching. RILE Monograph 2001 (pp. 145-154). Wollongong, Australia: University of Wollongong.

Abstract

In response to the call for integration of information and communication technologies (ICTs) within the skills and knowledge-base preparation of physical and health education professionals, this paper outlines the design, development and outcomes associated with two applications. The initial project included the delivery of a traditional face to face lecture-based first year health education subject utilising a Web-based delivery approach, whilst the second case study describes the enhancement of the practice teaching experience for fourth year preservice teachers. These studies demonstrate the benefits of the integration of computer-mediated communication (CMC) in supporting the development of physical and health education teachers.