Wednesday, January 22, 2014

What is TPACK?

    

TPACK stands for Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. It is a framework that uses three forms of knowledge together to promote a creative way of learning. It is a foundation for a teacher that gives them the data to incorporate technology into their classrooms. The three main parts of this framework are Content Knowledge (CK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) and Technology Knowledge (TK).  The content involves what to teach and the subject matter. It also involves the teacher’s knowledge about the subject matter to be learned or taught. Pre-school children educational lesson plans will be different from middle school children’s lesson plan activities. The pedagogy involves how you teach, your methods and developmentally appropriate activities for your students. It also involves the teacher’s understanding of how students learn pre-student assessments, classroom management skills, and lesson planning. The technology involves what you use to make the learning activity meaningful and how to enhance the learning experience. The technology is also tools or resources that can bring out the lesson. Teacher should constantly update their knowledge about technology and how to use it productively in everyday life. Their knowledge of technology will be great to use in their classrooms because children love fun and interesting lesson plans that involve technology tools such as: computers and smart boards. All three components are used together to create a wonderful lesson plan. Teachers can use TPACK to help them choose the correct technology that supports their curriculum and teaching style that connects with their pedagogy and content material.      

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