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Dr. Punya Mishra eloquently explains in his presentation for Microsoft "Introduction to TPACK" how the TPACK model represents the relationship of technology with pedagogy and content within context. According to Dr. Mishra technology changes how we teach (pedagogy) and what we teach (content) and the contexts (environment) in which teaching and learning happens.
Dr. Mishra expresses the importance of Context within the TPACK model. Context refers to the learning environment where the writing takes place. Technology enhances the writing environment within the classroom. There is more freedom for individual learning styles. For example, some of my students write independently, while other students work together on a writing project. Every 30 minutes, I pull a group of students to our writer's workshop table. Struggling writers receive more individual help.
The computer is not baby-sitting. With web tools like Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, Quill and NoREdInk, students are receiving individualized assistance while I work with other students.
Dr. Mishra expresses the importance of Context within the TPACK model. Context refers to the learning environment where the writing takes place. Technology enhances the writing environment within the classroom. There is more freedom for individual learning styles. For example, some of my students write independently, while other students work together on a writing project. Every 30 minutes, I pull a group of students to our writer's workshop table. Struggling writers receive more individual help.
The computer is not baby-sitting. With web tools like Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, Quill and NoREdInk, students are receiving individualized assistance while I work with other students.
Planning With TPACK
Planning my writing curriculum around the TPACK model was not very hard.
First, I identified the technological devices that were available in my class, such as iPads, Chromebooks, and desktop computers. After some online searching, I found several writing platforms and digital literacy tools that were easy on my wallet and kind to my technological skills. I created the infographic for easy reference during my lesson planning.
Next, I decided how I was going to use the digital tools and devices to teach the content of my writing program. For example, if I planned to teach poetry, I used Storybird,com. If I planned to teach graphic novel writing, I used Pixton.com.
Incorporating technology into my curriculum had a happy outcome: my students were more motivated to complete their writing activities.
First, I identified the technological devices that were available in my class, such as iPads, Chromebooks, and desktop computers. After some online searching, I found several writing platforms and digital literacy tools that were easy on my wallet and kind to my technological skills. I created the infographic for easy reference during my lesson planning.
Next, I decided how I was going to use the digital tools and devices to teach the content of my writing program. For example, if I planned to teach poetry, I used Storybird,com. If I planned to teach graphic novel writing, I used Pixton.com.
Incorporating technology into my curriculum had a happy outcome: my students were more motivated to complete their writing activities.
WriQ: A Must for the TPACK Classroom
WriQ will change the way you assess writing conventions and mechanics, thus changing the way you teach.
WriQis a Chrome extension for teachers that allows me to make the most of one-to-one or small group conferencing, and not waste valuable time correcting misspellings and punctuation errors. Connected to Google Docs, this amazing web tool locates and assesses errors in mechanics and conventions. This frees us to concentrate on content and style. I took Alice Keeler's advice: "If the Robot can do it, let the Robot do it."
WriQis a Chrome extension for teachers that allows me to make the most of one-to-one or small group conferencing, and not waste valuable time correcting misspellings and punctuation errors. Connected to Google Docs, this amazing web tool locates and assesses errors in mechanics and conventions. This frees us to concentrate on content and style. I took Alice Keeler's advice: "If the Robot can do it, let the Robot do it."
Above, you will find an introductory video to WriQ.