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TPACK Framework
After reviewing both video clips and doing some reading of my own, the best
description of TPACK I belief, is in the conclusion section of the first video. TPACK
is best described as, the total package for teaching with technology. TPACK can
be found where Pedagogy, Content and Technology intersect, this is where true
intelligent integration of technology happens. The visual representation found in
module 9 really helped me to see how these relationships work and interact with
each other.
I believe this concept will strengthen my integration of technology in my
classroom. I will admit my early attempts at technology integration were a little
disjointed. Throwing in the occasional YouTube video, or getting students to do
minor tasks using the IWB. Now that I am equipped with this knowledge, I
understand that students don't have to be doing something explicitly involving a
digital device, in order to still be drawing on elements from the TPACK framework
(Roblyer, & Doering, 2014).
On the diagram I would place myself somewhere where in the Technological
Knowledge (TK) and Content Knowledge (CK) intersect. I would say my strongest
area would be Technological Knowledge with Content Knowledge being second. I
am in the process of bring my Pedagogical Knowledge to a point I am happy with.
Whatever lesson or outcome you are trying to address it is always good to have
a backup activity or lesson you can use, if for whatever reason you primary one
is not going to work. Better to have one and not need it, then to need it and not
have one.
2. Never be afraid to ask for help
It never hurts to ask for help if you're not sure about something. There are plenty
of teachers and associate teachers out there that would much rather you ask for
help before you teach a lesson, rather than during or after, it's gone all wrong.
3. Fake it till you make it
Even if you don't have a lot of experience, the kids don't know that, so fake it. As
with anything myself included, experience will come with time so until then, fake
it until you make it.
Reference list
Chai, C., Lim, C., & Pek, M. (2005) Classroom management issues in information
and communication