ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the use of digital technologies for the assessment, recording and monitoring of children’s movement competence within primary school physical education (PE). There is currently limited support for teachers to assess children’s movement competence and this presents a problem in effectively supporting children’s movement development. In an attempt to solve this problem, we explain the use of digital technology in the creation of a user-friendly movement assessment app. We detail the sequential and exploratory nature of the process, using first-hand accounts of teachers and movement experts to illuminate the process of developing the app. Drawing upon a range of theoretical constructs related to meaningful assessment within PE and the generic use of digital technology, we provide a fascinating, applied and critical perspective on the realities of using digital technology to enhance our ability to assess children’s movement competence. We articulate how we encounter experts’ and users’ dilemmas and how these are overcome. Finally, we provide some useful dialogue and frameworks for further examination of the uses of digital technology and establish a platform for future practice and research in this field.
