A lot of times, when kids are out of shape, technology is at least partly to blame.
Healthcare professional Chelsea Salisbury is turning that around.
A colorful digital kids’ pedometer made by GeoPalz® inspired Chelsea to implement a technology-based fitness program in her local North Carolina elementary schools. Her “Walking the World” program incorporated both the pedometers and a spirit of fun and competition–and resulted in students becoming much more physically active.
At 2013 International CES, in Las Vegas, Chelsea talked about her successful program, some of the new digital innovations that allow parents or teachers to track their students’ progress–as well as some new virtual pets and computer games that help kids get moving and stay healthy!
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