I actually watched each of the presentations (I only bookmarked the first) because they were all so entertaining and thought-provoking. I especially like the history of technology (e.g. oral to writing to print) and the threats each was perceived to have on the previous. I wonder if showing these to teachers might introduce our county's "21st century learning" initiative and the need for the "less than willing" to embrace constantly changing technology.
This is one of the first presentations and articles on what the framework TPACK is. The original article (pdf) is fairly long and thorough, but definitely worth reviewing.
The most effective teaching through technology is where the complex interconnectedness of all three knowledge constructs meet: technology, pedagogy and content
Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) attempts to identify the nature of knowledge required by teachers for technology integration in their teaching, while addressing the complex, multifaceted and situated nature of teacher knowledge. At the heart of the TPACK framework, is the complex interplay of three primary forms of knowledge: Content (CK), Pedagogy (PK), and Technology (TK). See Figure above. As must be clear, the TPACK framework builds on Shulman's idea of Pedagogical Content Knowledge.
Archambault, L., & Crippen, K. (2009). Examining TPACK among K-12 online distance educators in the United States Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1). Retrieved from http://www.citejournal.org/vol9/iss1/general/article2.cfm Examining TPACK Among K-12 Online Distance Educators in the United States Leanna Archambault Arizona State University Kent Crippen University of Nevada Las Vegas Although online distance education has become established in higher education, it is a relatively new area within the K-12 field.
This scholarly article examines a sample of 596 online teachers (K-12) in the States. The study measures the knowledge they have in the three domains (technology, pedagogy and content).
The TPACK framework attempts to integrate technology, pedagogy and content knowledge in a such a way as to enable effective teaching and learning. This website created by Dr. Matthew J. Koehler explains and explores the concept of TPACK, and provides a means for professionals to contribute to its development.
This is what I get...TPACK emphasises the connectivity of technology, pedagogy and content. What I don't get is the "how to" and "the part I play." The article is quite detailed about the "how to" of TPACK but is also very confusing. However, other articles seems to ramble on about the "what is" of TPACK. How does this model add to what we already know about technology integration? OR Is it just structuring what we already know about technology integration? What is the fundamental thought behind the concept of TPACK?
As an ESL teacher, this is the type of article I definitely wanted to find. This paper discusses new literacy practices that can be enabled through "the creative repurposing of digital technologies" as the author calls it. The article supports the idea of teachers as designers of curriculum, who "repurpose" existing technical tools for pedagogical purposes. And, all is focused on literacy practices. Definitely, a clearer view of integration between technology, pedagogy and content.