TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

TPACK Explained

Lecture and Notes: A Summary of articles and readings used to explain the basic elements within the TPACK framework.

EDTC 4001 Technology in EducationDr. Carol A Brown

East Carolina Universitybrowncar@ecu.edu

by Dr. Carol Brown

TPACK for K12 Classrooms

Integrating technology is not about technology – it is primarily about content and effective instructional practices. Technology involves the tools with which we deliver content and implement practices in better ways. Its focus must be on curriculum and learning. Integration is defined not by theamount or type of technology used, but by how and why it is used. (p. 8)

Earle, R.S. (2002). The integration of instructional technology into public education: Promises and challenges. ET Magazine, 42(1), 5-13.

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

A thoughtful interweaving of content, pedagogy, and technology. (Mishra & Koehler, 2006)

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

Concepts, principles, processes, theories, and methodologies.

Content Knowledge

Mathematics– I have sufficient knowledge about mathematics.– I can use a mathematical way of thinking.– I have various ways and strategies of developing my understanding of

mathematics.Social Studies

– I have sufficient knowledge about social studies.– I can use a historical way of thinking.– I have various ways and strategies of developing my understanding of

social studies.Science

– I have sufficient knowledge about science.– I can use a scientific way of thinking.– I have various ways and strategies of developing my understanding of

science.Literacy

– I have sufficient knowledge about literacy.– I can use a literary way of thinking.– I have various ways and strategies of developing my understanding of

literacy.

CK (Content Knowledge)

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

PedagogyUnderstanding of how particular topics, problems, or issues are organized, represented, and adapted to the diverse interests and abilities of learners, and presented for instruction

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

Pedagogical Content Knowledge

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

Pedagogical Content Knowledge

Knowing how teaching might change as a result of a particular content matter.

…change as a result of diversity of learners.

…change through adaptation of tools

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

PK

Pedagogical Knowledge might include:•Collaborative group processes with assigned tasks•Inquiry Learning to investigate history of North Carolina. •Modeling the process for reading aloud fluently.•Lecture– sometimes we simply tell our students what they need to know. There are three main types of rocks….

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

PK (Pedagogical Knowledge)

• I know how to assess student performance in a classroom.• I can adapt my teaching based-upon what students currently

understand or do not understand.• I can adapt my teaching style to different learners.• I can assess student learning in multiple ways.• I can use a wide range of teaching aspirations in a classroom

setting (collaborative learning, direct instruction, inquiry learning, problem/project based learning etc.).

• I am familiar with common student understandings and misconceptions.

• I know how to adapt and maintain classroom management.

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

Technology

Defined as •Tools old/new; digital; analog•Attributes (features)•Offer different affordances and constraints•Solves problems and creates problems•Capable of being repurposed

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

• I know how to solve my own technical problems.• I can learn technology easily.• I keep up with important new technologies.• I frequently play around the technology.• I know about a lot of different technologies.• I have the technical skills I need to use technology.• I have had sufficient opportunities to work with

different technologies.

(TK) Technological Knowledge

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

Understanding of: •Representation of concepts using technologies;

Technological Pedagogical [and] Content Knowledge (TPACK)

TK

Technological Knowledge might include:•Knowledge of search engines for locating resources to answer a research question.•Creating a Blog•Generating a visualization of social studies concepts. Glogster samples•Communicating with others digitally through podcasts

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

TPACK EDTC 4001 Presentation developed by Dr. Carol Brown

21st Century Skills & Ways of Thinking

NCSCOS Content5th grade Content

Pedagogy Technology

Start with any of the following: >Problem solving>Creative or

Critical Thinking>Interpersonal/collaborative thinking>Global>Civic minded>Health minded>Environmentally minded>Other skills from 21st Century Framework

Critical thinking includes careful comparison of ideas. Facts must be organized and documents

Base content on standard curriculum:4.06 Evaluate the effectiveness of civil rights and social movements throughout United States' history that reflect the struggle for equality and constitutional rights for all citizens.

Perspective taking and historical thinking is appropriate for this content.

Best practices dependent on content:

Inquiry based learning: generate a question; What would be the differences in a diary written by a slave owner and a slave in the year 1860?Compare historical fiction with fact based materials to answer the research question. The final report will be a diary written to a blog to be shared with others in the school.Slave Owner Compare toSlave Compare toSlaves in other lands

Read, listen, view primary sources. Keep a Learning Log to record notes. Enter personal reflections. This is generative learning strategy that analyzes information, compares information in a variety of formats. Thinking processes for perspective taking and historical thinking.

ICDL eBook library

NC Digital History

Documenting the American South

International Children’s Digital eLibrary

Primary Source documents digitized

Primary documents easily accessed through websites; documents are authentic and include motivational images

21st Century Skills & Ways of Thinking

NCSCOS competencies grade Content

Pedagogy Technology

Start with any of the following: >Problem solving>Creative or

Critical Thinking>Interpersonal/collaborative thinking>Global>Civic minded>Health minded>Environmentally minded>Other skills from 21st Century Framework