TPACK Post

This week in Principles of Instructional Technologies, I learned all about TPACK. The word TPACK means Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge and HOW, WHEN, and WHY to follow this method. TPACK is a way for teachers to make learning accessible to children around the globe. Teachers can also use the three different ideas interchangeably. For example, PCK is Pedagogy Content Knowledge which informs the best methods for teachers to use in his or her own content areas. TCK meaning Technology Content Knowledge means the mastering of subject matters through the use of technology in the classroom.
According to Nada Abisamra, "Technology integration is the " 'pervasive and productive use of educational technologies for purposes of curriculum-based learning and teaching' ". Nada explained in her article that teachers have trouble adjusting to using technology and pedagogy together because they did not grow up using technology in the degree that kids today are experiencing. Also some teachers do not have the expertise to incorporate technology into classroom settings. 
 Referencing back to the TPACK 101 video, there are three different ways that TPACK can benefit in your teaching style.  The first ways is TPACK teaches you the different domains of teaching so you can develop in those areas. Secondly, TPACK enables you to communicate and collaborate with teachers. Lastly, this method provides a set of lens to view technology integration and determine the effectiveness. I think TPACK is a great way to incorporate all aspects of our teaching into three simple categories. I will for sure remember to use this thinking ideology in my future classroom. 

Here is a helpful article by Nada Abisamra explaining how teachers use TPACK http://www.nadasisland.com/tpack/#benefit . 

Also the link to the TPACK 101video 
https://shu.instructure.com/courses/7745/pages/tpack-101?module_item_id=129335