2. What is TPACK?
• TPACK is an educational framework that analyzes
the ideal combination of technological and
pedagogical choices made by a teacher to most
effectively convey their content experience
• This framework can be visualized using a Venn
diagram in which the goal is an equal overlap
between all 3 of the knowledge domains
• Acquiring equal interactions between all
knowledge areas (ie. TPACK) is something that
develops as a teacher becomes more experienced
3. What is the ideal TPACK model?
In the ‘ideal’ TPACK model
there is equal overlap between
all 3 knowledge types
(technological, pedagogical
and content) leading to
implementation of all three
aspects in the classroom. This
is considered the ultimate goal
for a 21st century teacher but
takes time to develop and
become comfortable with.
However, the more conscious
you are of these three
important areas of teaching
the more likely you will be to
succeed using this framework!
4. My personal TPACK model
This is what my
personal
representation
of the TPACK
framework
looked like at
the beginning of
this semester…
5. E-Books, Blendspace and SMART
boards…
Blendspace was
a technology
that allowed me
to aesthetically
organize a
collection of
resources in one
place.
The UDL Book
Builder was a
technology I
used to
describe some
web 2.0 tools
that I could use
in my
classroom.
Using an IWB I was able to
create a short interactive
lesson on verbs. This is an
effective way of combining all
3 of the knowledge types!
6. Edmodo and Learning
Theories…
Using Edmodo, an excellent PLN, I
was able to use technology to create
an online biology class where I could
post content information and
resources for my students.
I also used this tool to share
information about learning theories
that we covered in class which could
help me to start to develop my unique
pedagogical style and become a more
effective educator.
7. more, m-Learning and a Screencast…
I used a technology called Smore to create a fun
flier highlighting various mobile learning apps
that could be used as tools to foster learning
outside of the classroom in less traditional
environments!
This screencast was a
great way to share
content knowledge
using technology!
Using apps like these I
am using technology to
present content in a
unique pedagogical
way… TPACK!
8. What’s the big deal anyway?
• Learning about this framework will impact me as a teacher because it
will help me to become more conscious of my choices in the
classroom regarding technology, pedagogy and content knowledge
• By consistently referring back to this model I will be better able to
reflect on my strengths/weaknesses and thus make goals for how I
can improve my teaching so as to be the most effective educator
possible for my students
• In making efforts to find the ideal balance of all 3 of these knowledge
types I will begin to consistently develop effective lesson plans that
not only meet curricular goals but also engage students and inspire
them to be excited about the subject matter and use the many
technological tools available to them
• In terms of my level of TPACK I now feel much more confident in
combining new technologies into my teaching practices. Thanks to
EDU210 I now have a fantastic toolbox of resources I can use to
create an engaging 21st century classroom!
