IN RESPONSE - FURTHER REFLECTIONS ON TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, AND CULTURE

This paper continues the commentary from Martens' (1997a) The Academy Papers: Technology in Kinesiology and Physical Education. It is also b ased on further reflections, which began with Sharpe and Hawkins' (199 8) case study. Technology is first defined as a larger, often separate enterprise from computer application research and development. A set of philosophical perspectives are provided that serve to stimulate ref lection on the merit and potential pitfalls of computer application de velopment. A brief historical overview of computer application researc h provides a context for renders committed to technology development. Strategic recommendations for professional practice and the philosophi cal implications of cultural entrance into a computer age are presente d. Throughout this paper, a cautionary tale explores the unique advant age of the physical education profession with regard to future technol ogy issues. This paper ends with the hope that our profession can avoi d some of the dangerous assumptions associated with the leap into a co mputer culture.