DIGITAL BOCCIA!!! A DIDACTIC PROPOSAL UTILIZING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Authors: Maria Ioanna Kalapoda & Charikleia Patsi

ABSTRACT

Boccia, a Paralympic sport for athletes with substantial motor skill limitations, is fundamentally characterized by strategic planning and precision. Additionally, it provides a substantial educational resource for learners across all skill levels. The objective is to promote empathy, reinforce equality, and ensure full student participation in collaborative activities within the context of general education. The “Digital Boccia” program’s pedagogical design focuses on instructing elementary school students about motor impairments to promote inclusive and equitable physical education. Employing information and communication technologies fosters student participation in cooperative, practical exercises related to Paralympic themes. The innovative proposal utilizes theoretical frameworks, multimedia resources, and interactive activities to improve knowledge, empathy, collaboration, and appreciation for disability. Boccia is an effective pedagogical model for inclusive physical activity, promoting inclusivity and constructive social interaction for students with and without disabilities.

Keywords: Boccia, Physical Education, Paralympic Sports, Disability, Information and Communication Technologies

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