What is TPACK?

What is TPACK?

Since 2006, quite a few scholars have contributed to the development of TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge).  Most notably are M. Koehler and P. Mishra who continue to experiment with this methodology. The basic premise is that good teaching requires an understanding of how technology relates to the pedagogy and content. TPACK allows for the complex integration of all three: Content Knowledge (CK), is the teacher’s knowledge of their subject matter. Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) refers to a teacher’s deeper knowledge of the teaching and learning processes. Technology Knowledge (TK) is understanding and knowing how to use technological tools and resources. One of TPACK’s main objectives is to allow for broad student interaction with their teachers and another is to ensure that the technology used in classrooms is useful in the content learned. Nowadays, students have a myriad of technological tools and resources at their disposal. Some schools provide laptops to students. They are using iPads and other tablets in their classrooms and at home. They receive texts on their phones with school updates and reminders. They have access to school portals and some classrooms have a class website. There are interactive Smart Boards in classrooms that engage students with unique presentations. TPACK is helpful in evaluating the knowledge students are gaining during all these technological activities. However, as interesting and innovative as this methodology is, a key point is that adequate planning is important. It should have an adequate amount of content, technology and pedagogy. TPACK can identify the type of knowledge a teacher must have to successfully integrate TIC, (Technology in the Classrooms,) in an efficient manner and it can result in an excellent way of teaching.

http://mkoehler.educ.msu.edu/tpack/what-is-tpack/
http://www.tpack.org/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/darrell-west/five-ways-teachers-can-us_b_3228851.html