For this presentation we explored the question: How can fitness technology and activity-tracking apps promote healthy habits or unhealthy competition and anxiety among students? It examines how tools that track steps, heart rate, activity minutes, and sleep can support teaching and learning by encouraging self-monitoring, goal setting, and health literacy. At the same time, the project considers potential drawbacks such as unhealthy competition, pressure to maintain streaks, anxiety tied to performance metrics, equity and accessibility concerns, and student data privacy. It also highlights best practices for educators, including focusing on personal growth rather than comparison and promoting balanced, healthy mindsets when using fitness technology in schools. Enjoy!
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