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Assignment One: Analysis of a Technologically Mediated Inquiry Due date: Friday 19/08/2011 Technological artefacts: 1. A vision of K-12 Students Today B. Nesbitt 2. Forbidden Nadja Kostich Key Learning Area: PDHPE Jessica Heagney

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  • 1. Assignment One: Analysis of a Technologically Mediated Inquiry
    Due date: Friday 19/08/2011
    Technological artefacts:
    A vision of K-12 Students Today
    B. Nesbitt
    2. Forbidden
    NadjaKostich
    Key Learning Area:
    PDHPE
    Jessica Heagney

2. A VISION OF K -12
STUDENTS TODAY
3. The technological artefact A Vision of K 12 Students Today is a bias account on the benefits of technology used in schools today. It clearly portrays the belief that technology actively engages students in their learning.
Medium shots are used to exemplify a dull sensation among the students. Each shot shows no more than a plain white background, a desk and a glum looking student with a piece of cardboard. The only colour seen in the film is the writing on the cardboard, portraying the feeling that what is written brings colour and happiness to the student.
In relation to PDHPE, this artefact can be viewed as having both positive and negative effects on childrens life and learning.
Whatis the film saying?
4. Is this creating a
SEDENTARY
lifestyle for children?
5. PDHPE does not support the lifestyle and implications that are more often than not associated with technology. It is evident in Nesbitts film that students are spending more time indoors, playing, watching and engaging in some form of technology rather than being active outdoors.
In 2004 NSW SPANS (Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey)reported three quarters of high school boys and two-thirds of high school girls spend too much time watching TV and playing computer games. Hence the importance of strands such as Life Long Physical Activity and Movement Skill and Performance in the PDHPE syllabi.
(Booth & Okely & Denney-Wilson, 2006.)
Whatdoes this mean for PDHPE?
6. 7. FORBIDDEN
8. The technological artefact Forbidden is a sympathetic, yet true account of a typical busy household that fails to see their family falling apart. This artefact is particularly relevant to real world connections and the PDHPE syllabi as it shows the consequences associated with the concept of misconception and poor judgment.
The grandma plays the leading role, subtly playing the role of 3 generations. Each role played signifies a common theme of embarrassment, disappointment and anger among the family.Grandma was given no respect by her family, instead treated like a disobedient teenager, being locked indoors as she was forbidden to leave the house.
Whatis the film saying?
9. PDHPE aims to develop a holistic approach to health. An important part of this includes healthy relationships and family support.
Outcome 4.9 of the PDHPE syllabi aims to teach students the importance of a balanced lifestyle. In regards to Forbidden the single mother demonstrates the negative disconnections that arise due to lack of compassion as she struggles to balance work and family. The influential factor is seen when the young girl is speaking abruptly to her doll. Through the use of two person shot and camera cuts, the audience is given an insight to how the mother treats Grandma. The child knows no better but to think that is the respectable way to treat people.
Whatdoes this mean for PDHPE and the real world?
10. 11. 12. As you can see the issue between PDHPE and technology arises when it compromises childrens health, wellness and physical activity levels.
However, the diversity associated with both A Vision of K-12 Students Today and Forbidden illustrates the way in which films can be viewed, analysed and related to any subject area in an individuals learning life.
We are reminded of the importance to promote key competencies and filmmaking within Cross-Curriculum Content. If English were the only faculty to promote filmmaking, students would have a narrower view and not understand the implications of too much technology. If PDHPE were the only subject to incorporate filmmaking, students would be given a more negative approach, hence the push for Project Based Learning within schools today.
So, its important!?
13. 14. Engaging, Holistic,
Active, Happy,
Inclusive and
Healthy.
15. Booth, M., Okely, A. D., Denney-Wilson, E., Hardy, L., Yang, B., & Dobbins, T. (2006). NSW Schools Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey (SPANS). 2004. NSW Department of Health.
NSWBoard of Studies PDHPE syllabus, (2003). Sydney
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