Last week I talked about the SAMR model, this week I will introduce a new model as well. TPACK stands for technology, pedagogical, and content knowledge. The TPACK framework includes all three of these forms of knowledge. This model is not performed correctly when only one or two of these knowledge bases. This means it is incorrect if one is only using pedagogy and technology or technology and content. The idea isn't just to get technology into the classroom, but instead to use it in an effective, educational manner.
I found a great breakdown of what this model looks like on this website. It was helpful to watch a few more videos on this blog that showed how "messy" teaching is, but how to take control of it with the TPACK and SAMR model. The blog shows a few of the arguments that keeping up with technology is too difficult, but in the end shows it is far more useful and effective than going without them.
There is a fundamental change in our relationship to knowledge. It used to be having the knowledge within us, then came the power of being able to look up all the answers in books, and now we can find this information by clicking a few buttons. This is one reason why simply a focus on content knowledge is no longer a reasonable way to approach the classroom. Using these two models to integrate technology and content into a classroom with knowledge of pedagogy and how a classroom runs is necessary in order to be an effective teacher. These two models show that teachers know the content they teach and that they are being respectful in who they are teaching (NCPTS 2, 3 & 6).
Much love,
Brittany Kertesz
Much love,
Brittany Kertesz
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteThe SAMR and TPACK model have definitely allowed me to appreciate technology more and embrace it as a significant element in the classroom. The website you shared was a great resource in further explaining what TPACK is and I didn't realize there was a website specifically dedicated to TPACK. I like what you said about content and how knowing content has drastically changed due to the wide availability of content and easy access of any content with the touch of a button. This shows that content is not as significant as it once was and technology and pedagogy should be the primary focus, although there should be a cohesive balance between all three, as demonstrated in the TPACK model. I like how you related TPACK to the NCPTS, great post!
Hey Brittany. Reading y'alls blogs on the TPACK model are certainly helping me get an idea of what Dr. Parker discussed while I was gone. I love the website link you included because it gives me a better understanding of everything. As much as technology scares me, you make an excellent point about us being able to find information in the click of a button. If we use technology correctly, we will truly be able to make drastic improvements in the way we teach education. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Taylor Lanning
The SAMR and TPACK model are great ways to utilize technology in the classroom. Like Sarah, I didn't realize there was a website devoted solely to TPACK, so thank you for sharing that resource! We do have access to an array of new resources and information, so education SHOULD be changing. I'm so glad that these models have been brought to our attention so we can use them in our classrooms, and educate effectively!
ReplyDeleteBrittany, Good explanation of the models (both how they are different and alike) - you mentioned a good point - the teacher has to have an understanding of effective technology integration...not just having students work on the computers.
ReplyDeleteYou also made good points at the end of your blog regarding knowledge. The word "knowledge" now means so much more than what it used to be.
Thanks for the NCTCS connection.
-JP