Chapter 31 and My Favorites

After reading chapter 31, I found advanced performance tracking and feedback program the most interesting. Imagine a leotard-like suit that can transmit body movements to computer software where it diagnoses the body’s ability to perform. The computer verbally and visually prompts the user on their performance. If the verbal and visual prompts are not effective, there is a device that is used to transmit information to retrain the muscle’s memory. The example in the text refers to using this device to critique key elements of a tennis swing in order to improve. Who wouldn’t want to improve elements of sports movements? I play softball and struggle with swinging the bat. Once in a while I will hit the ball perfect and send it flying for a double. I would love a device that would critique my swing and tell me how to fix it so I could have the perfect swing every time. Furthermore, I could see this device used to help injured people in rehabilitation programs. Along with exercise, advanced performance tracking would alter the muscle memory and ensure the injury site returns to a fully functional state.



My favorite activity this semester was designing a website. I loved every activity we worked on but the website was the most efficient and inexpensive way to keep the lines of communication open with parents and students over long periods of time. I will use the website for the rest of the year to post science news, introduce projects, post pictures of fieldtrips, update homework, and inform parents of important dates. Websites are simple and straightforward. I can easily change the format when needed. I have thoroughly enjoyed learning about all the telecommunication tools out there especially websites.