Review: TPACK - Technological, Pedagogical,

and Content Knowledge

A framework for understanding the complex interaction among technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge that teachers need for effectively integrating technology in the classroom.

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From: TPACK.ORG

ContentKnowledge

(CK)

Technological Knowledge

(TK)

PedagogicalKnowledge (PK)

PedagogicalContent

Knowledge (PCK)

Content areas:• Math

• Language Arts

• Science• Social

Sciences

• Teaching strategies

• Lesson planning

• Classroom management

• Cognitive development

TechnologicalContent

Knowledge (TCK)

TechnologicalPedagogicalKnowledge

(TPK)

Technological,Pedagogical And Content

Knowledge (TPACK)

• Digital Equipment• Internet / research• Applications

Implications of TPACK for Teachers:

Effective integration of technology involves planning for the interaction of: technology, pedagogy, and content.

Technology has to be appropriate for the content area (what is taught) as well as the pedagogical method (how it is taught).

Professional development for teachers (and teacher-in-training) must address all three areas of knowledge development for effective technology integration in classrooms.

TPACK provides a framework for teachers, teacher-trainers, and researchers to assess and evaluate the efficacy of technology integration.

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EffectiveTechnology Integration

1. Plan and implement supporting activities: e.g. having the teacher initially model the processes for using the technology and developing products together with students.

2. Establish rules and procedures to facilitate smooth-running classroom activities with technology before instruction starts (e.g. telling the students entering the classroom that they would be working with a partner and where to sit to use the computer), during instruction (directing students to ask a peer for assistance with technology issues), and after instructional activities (giving a 5-minute warning before directing that computers be shut down).

3. Provide teacher support through student helpers and technical aids, including training students to help other students who are experiencing difficulties and access to technical assistance for the teacher.

Using “Activity Types” to Select Appropriate Technology

Traditional approaches to technology integration starts with selecting a technology analyzing the strengths and weakness and then determining the curriculum standard or learning goals.

Judi Harris has developed a system for TPACK planning based on identifying first what students must do – these are called “Activity Types” and then selecting appropriate technology that has been matched with the activity type for specific content areas. Harris and others are developing Activity Types lists for each content area and grade level. Visit: http://activitytypes.wmwikis.net/HOME Or see link on TPACK page of Workshop Wiki

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Effective TPACK Planning1. Identify the learning goals and learning

activities for the theme or unit based on the content standards for your school system.

2. Select and use appropriate digital tools or technologies (and other resources) for the selected learning activity to help meet the learning goals.

3. Assess the efficacy of digital tools or technologies in helping students achieve learning goals and content objectives.

Review the K-6 Literacy Learning Activity List

Visit the Activity Types Wiki at: http://activitytypes.wmwikis.net/HOME

Review the K-6 Literacy Learning Activity Types in English or Spanish

.PDF files are available on the WorkshopMaterials page of the Workshop Wiki, at: http://k3englishteachers.wikispaces.com/

Reflection / ReflexiónUse these questions to reflect on the TPACK Planning with Learning Activities. Write your response for Question #3 on your Reflection sheet.

o Do you think TPACK Planning with Learning Activities is useful for you teaching? Why or why not?

o What e-Learning sites look promising for your teaching?

o What is a thematic unit that you would consider integrating one of these web sites or technologies?

o What problems or limitations would you have trying to integrate technology or computer programs or sites?