Use of Mobile Digital Technology and iPod Touches in Physical Education

Abstract

The use of mobile digital technology as a teaching and learning medium in physical education is gaining momentum. This chapter opens with an introduction to mobile digital technology in general, in education, and in physical education. It proceeds to examine the use of iPod touches to enhance teaching and learning in a physical education setting. While anecdotal evidence exists as to its use, greater empirical evidence is required to establish the efficacy of the iPod touch from a teaching and learning context across all physical education settings and with different ages and abilities.