Technology Pedagogy

In searching for ways to incorporate technology, you may come across SAMR, Triple E Framework, or my group and I’s favorite , TPACK. TPACK stands for “Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge”, it is a framework to understand and describe the kinds of knowledge needed for effective pedagogical practice in a tech-enhanced classroom environment. There are three main points (Content, Pedagogy, Technology) that over lap and make different instruction methods. The four different methods created:

1. PCK : Combines content and pedagogy to allow students to meet skills and content objectives. This is a good strategy but it is outdated.
2. TCK : Combines technology and content and decides if the subject matter is better illuminated by the use of the chosen technology. This is a more modern strategy but it is very limited.
3. TPK: Combines technology and pedagogy and decides which technological tool is best for the chosen teaching strategy. This strategy does make for an exciting class but sometimes can cause the class to be disconnected.
4. TPCK: This combines all three areas and creates a great 21st century classroom that is focused on essential learning, and applying good learning theory that is supported by technology. I like to call this the gold star strategy cause it has the best out come in majority of classrooms.

The reason I love the TPACK model is because it really breaks down how to add technology in the classroom effectively and shows you what happens if you have one thing and not the other. TPACK is combining how teachers teach, how technology is used, and what teachers know in order to create this awesome way to incorporate technology in your classroom with out student being disconnected or limited. The video below really helped me fully understand what TPACK was, and how to implement it in to a classroom.

If you need or want to look more in to TPACK, I recommend you check out the Yokota 21-Transforming Education Website. It provided me with many great visuals and really helped me understand the concept of TPACK. It has graphic organizers and videos linked so you can further your knowledge on the subject of TPACK.