dc.contributor.author	Bryan, Wendy	en_US
dc.coverage.spatial	Georgia	en_US
dc.coverage.temporal	2003-2005	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2009-10-02T13:34:58Z	en_US
dc.date.accessioned	2011-03-02T17:28:59Z
dc.date.available	2009-10-02T13:34:58Z	en_US
dc.date.available	2011-03-02T17:28:59Z
dc.date.issued	2005-05	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10428/339	en_US
dc.description.abstract	The purpose of the research was to determine if the use of technology tools in the health classroom would impact fifth-grade learners. The instructional unit was taught over a four week time span. The instruction took place through a series of class activities including lecture, guided whole-group instruction, guided small-group instruction, individual and group Internet exploration, revision of case studies, construction of a health newsletter, maintenance of a both a nutrition and fitness tracker, and the completion of a technology-related survey. Thirty-four participants completed all activities. Findings suggest that students benefit from the use of technological tools. Participants indicated an overall satisfaction with the use of technology tools and a willingness to participate in similar units of instruction. The results of the study were communicated to the learning community through a celebration of unit completion. The celebration took place both in the gymnatorium and in the cafeteria. Students were treated to a PowerPoint presentation, displaying the results of their work and a session of fitness games. Certificates of completion and free passes for bowling and skating were handed out to all thirty-four participants. Upon moving to the cafeteria, students were divided into groups and allowed to construct their own trail mix concoctions and smoothies. This celebration helped both students and teacher to discuss their learning in a more casual environment and enjoy a bit of "fun" time away from the classroom.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en_US	en_US
dc.publisher	Valdosta State University	en_US
dc.rights	Copyright protected. Unauthorized reproduction or use beyond the exceptions granted by the Fair Use clause of U.S. Copyright law may violate federal law.	en_US
dc.subject	Technology tools	en_US
dc.subject	Health	en_US
dc.subject	Internet exploration	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Educational technology	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Teaching--Aids and devices	en_US
dc.subject.lcsh	Computer-assisted instruction	en_US
dc.title	The Impact of Technology: Increasing the Nutrition and Fitness Knowledge of Fifth-Grade Health Students and Perpetuating Changes in Diet and Exercise	en_US
dc.type	Thesis	en_US
dc.contributor.department	Curriculum and Instructional Technology	en_US
dc.description.advisor	Brovey, Andrew	en_US
dc.description.committee	Hinkle, Verilette	en_US
dc.description.committee	Schmertzing, Lorraine	en_US
dc.description.degree	Ed.S.	en_US
dc.description.major	Instructional Technology	en_US