Stephen's article "Tpack model for teaching integration" really intrigued me due to its emphasis on the complexity of the model. It was nice seeing the author's spin on TPack and how he believes that many people have misconstrued using TPACK effectively as simply incorporating one or two technological tools repetitively in their instruction. When in fact, it is about effectively applying technology in classrooms to benefit or enhance learning- as oppose to merely being there to look like we are accommodating the 21st generation of learners. He mentions, "Project based learning" as a driving force for this model and how true implementation of this avenue is much more beneficial than a yearly "tech learning session." I think one of the greatest resistant forces is that teachers and administrators don't always understand TPACK in its truest essence. They often associate using technology as successfully mastering a single component: "technology" of the TPACK framework, when in all sincerity a successful TPACK framework is being able to creatively use technology to enhance learning/content.

I am pretty sure that the instructions on Lore ask what is TPACK (if that helps any!)

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Activity 1 ~(5pts)*What is TPACK?



1-Find two resources that describe/define/support
the TPAC model. Highlight your favorite lines and then tag and post them to our
diigo account. Post by Thursday night. (5/31)