The increase in technology has made it easier and more reliable for teachers to integrate it into their regular lessons which is changing the way teachers and students interact and learn. TPACK is used for designing and developing programs to equip teachers with a more interconnected knowledge that is concentrated on student learning. The letters TPACK stand for different combinations of knowledge that a teacher may exhibit:
- Technology knowledge (TK)
- Content knowledge (CK)
- Pedagogical kowledge (PK)
- Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)
- Technological content knowledge (TCK)
- Technological pedagogical knowledge (TPK)
- Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK)
So the focus of the research is upon teacher planning, and it encourages teachers to focus upon the content of their lessons. Once teachers have their content goals then they are able to incorporate the technology into the lesson.
I completely agree with this research and think the TPACK idea is worthwhile. If teachers are able to see where they fall in the diagram above, then they can begin to expand outward and become a well rounded technology integrated educator. By using all three areas equally students would be receiving an education above the rest and teachers would be working smarter and not harder.
I seem to be on to something...found this after writing my post:
I completely agree with this research and think the TPACK idea is worthwhile. If teachers are able to see where they fall in the diagram above, then they can begin to expand outward and become a well rounded technology integrated educator. By using all three areas equally students would be receiving an education above the rest and teachers would be working smarter and not harder.
I seem to be on to something...found this after writing my post:
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