Throughout my lifelong education journey, I have heard the term TPACK on different occasions but never took the time to dive in and understand what it means and how if could better my skills as an educator. Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a framework to understand and describe the kinds of knowledge needed by a teacher for effective pedagogical practice in a technology-enhanced learning environment. Gura, Mark. The EdTech Advocate's Guide to Leading Change in Schools (p. 40). It is made from different components, including Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Content Knowledge (CK), and Technology Knowledge (TK).
I think this framework resonated with me the most because it considers the different components equally and doesn't rank them in order of importance. Most teachers recognize the benefits technology can have in the classroom but few actually have the courage to take the risk and face that challenge. TPACK shows us that there’s a relationship between technology, content, and pedagogy, and the purposeful blending of them is key. Because it considers these three important domains, the TPACK framework becomes a productive way to consider how teachers could integrate purposeful educational technology into the classroom and thus create a more meaningful learning experience for my students.
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AuthorMy name is Matthew Brue and I graduated from Dakota State University with a K-12 Computer Education Degree. I am currently pursuing my Masters Degree in Educational Technology. I obtained a minor in Computer Information Systems, as well as K-12 Technology minor. I work at the Tea Area School District as a Middle School Technology Teacher. Archives
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