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What is TPACK?

TPACK 

I have had the pleasure of digging deeper and trying to make better sense of the design idea and the relationship between technological knowledge,  pedagogical knowledge, and content knowledge.  TPACK encompasses these three components.  But what is it?

• TPACK is a framework that identifies the KNOWLEDGE us teachers need to have to teach EFFECTIVELY.
• The HEART (the center of the Oreo) is the complex interweaving of the three primary forms of knowledge - with technology being integrated throughout.
• TPACK is an ESSENTIAL part of the education system today due to the growing demand (at insane speeds - think Eddie Obeng) on the use of technology in the classroom. 
• TPACK focuses on CONTENT and how we teach it, the teacher's PEDOGOGY, and the TECHNOLOGICAL knowledge that we need to have in order to teach effectively.

Teachers need to be as up to date as possible in our knowledge of curriculum and the components of TPACK to effectively incorporate it into our daily and weekly lessons.  We know this can pose a serious challenge as we work diligently to address state standards, differentiate our instruction to fit the needs to the learner, to re-teach when needed, and to keep up with our pacing calendars.  Through this class and 702, a lot of light has been shone on the desire, the efficacy, and the impact of technology on our students.  Our students, simply put, get BORED if we stand in front of the class and lecture to them.  Engagement is gone in about 7 seconds and learning does not happen - if it does happen, it does not STICK.

Adding technology components and UNDERSTANDING WHY WE ARE ADDING WHAT WE ARE ADDING, is essential and equates to students becoming engaged in their own learning.  Technology in the classroom needs to be understood by the teacher - why is this being used, how are we using it, where can it make a difference, and what age group is the technology intended for?  In my fairly new understanding of TPACK, I would love to share my knowledge with fellow teachers at my schools - at least begin a discussion about this important model - and share ideas, successes and flops.  I also want to pull in our students!  They know so much and have intimate details about what tech tools they use, what keeps them engaged, and where they feel successful.  We always need this opportunity to learn from each other.

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