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  #1 C. Keith Claassen on 03 Jun 12

   

  I find the TPACK model to be a little confusing, mostly because it has so many differnt sub-components. from what I can gather, though, the TPACK model shows that technology must be used and integrated in authentic ways that enhance both pedagogy and curriculum.
  
  One questioon I had was "how can I use this. What should I be learning right now?" Then I found this information from McCrory 2008:
  
  Knowing where to use technology resides on two factors:
  
  1. First educators should identify parts of the curriculum that are hard to teach and technology might overcome pedagogical or cognitive difficulties.
  
  2. Identify topics in the curriculum for which technology is an essential element of the science being taught.
  
  After reading this, I realized that science teacher may be at a great advantage here. Since science and technology go hand-in-hand, it would be natural to slip in some extra technology when discussing difficult topics in the classroom.
  
  One thing I noticed from the model is that once the technology changes ( it is always changing!) then the pedagogy and content should also change. That means as science educators, we will have to be constantly balancing the three elements (technology, content, and pedegogy).
  
  I think the STEM model we worked on earlier would help support TPACK. A strong coallition between these disciplines would help the TPACK model.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I find the TPACK model to be a little confusing, mostly because it has so many differnt sub-components. from what I can gather, though, the TPACK model shows that technology must be used and integrated in authentic ways that enhance both pedagogy and curriculum. <br /> <br /> One questioon I had was "how can I use this. What should I be learning right now?" Then I found this information from McCrory 2008: <br /> <br /> Knowing where to use technology resides on two factors: <br /> <br /> 1. First educators should identify parts of the curriculum that are hard to teach and technology might overcome pedagogical or cognitive difficulties. <br /> <br /> 2. Identify topics in the curriculum for which technology is an essential element of the science being taught. <br /> <br /> After reading this, I realized that science teacher may be at a great advantage here. Since science and technology go hand-in-hand, it would be natural to slip in some extra technology when discussing difficult topics in the classroom. <br /> <br /> One thing I noticed from the model is that once the technology changes ( it is always changing!) then the pedagogy and content should also change. That means as science educators, we will have to be constantly balancing the three elements (technology, content, and pedegogy). <br /> <br /> I think the STEM model we worked on earlier would help support TPACK. A strong coallition between these disciplines would help the TPACK model.</div>

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