One would think that making a veggie tray would be pretty easy and they would be right. However, try making a veggie tray with just a bowl, plate, and spoon. It is not so easy anymore. Have you ever tried to cut vegetables with a spoon? Watch the video below to see some of the interesting adventures I had trying to cut vegetables.
Now, you may be asking yourself if I know a better tool to use (like a knife) then, why did I not use that? I did not use a knife because I was not provided with one. Just like in the classroom we are not always provided with the resources we want/need or we are provided with resources and no guidance on how to use them. Technology is an example of one of those resources and it is becoming ever more present in the classroom.
This is where the idea of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework comes in. “The TPACK approach goes beyond seeing these three knowledge bases in isolation” (Koehler, 2012, para. 1). These knowledge bases Dr. Matthew Koehler is referring to: Content, Pedagogical, and technology. The framework of TPACK was designed by Dr. Matthew Koehler and Dr. Punya Mishra because they recognize that teachers are being provided with many technology tools but do not know how to implement them with the most beneficial outcomes. Which is why now besides content and pedagogical knowledge, teachers need to have technology knowledge as well. Having knowledge of all three of these areas and how they overlap will help educators to know when certain resources may or may not be the most helpful. If you would like to explore the TPACK Framework check out this TPACK Explained article or check out the quick video below.
References
Candace M. (2013, April 26). TPACK in 2 minutes. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=FagVSQIZELY
Jansen C. (2020, May 22). Cooking with TPACK. [Video]. https://youtu.be/F-u6qAQ___c
Koehler, M. (2012, September 24). TPACK Explained. Retrieved May 18, 2020, from http://www.tpack.org/
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