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Technology Integration
Utilizing technological resources, such as computers, mobile devices, etc., is known as technology integration. Whether learning is teacher-centered or student-centered depends on the resources available and who uses the technology. Effective technology integration gives students access to current information, tools for gathering and recording data, chances for local and worldwide collaboration, multimedia expression options, and authentic evaluation (Edutopia, 2007). Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition (SAMR) and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) are two popular approaches for technology integration.
Integrating Technology to Enhance Learning with TPACK
Teachers can use the TPACK method to incorporate technology into their lessons. It provides educators with a framework for understanding the technology, subject matter, and pedagogy required to improve learning. TPACK argues for pedagogical approaches that employ technological tools to improve instruction as well as awareness of how content is represented digitally. The TPACK or the sweet spot is where content, pedagogy, and technology all come together.
TPACK Ideas and Definitions |
Example Lesson – Financial aid process for students, faculty, and staff. |
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Technological Knowledge (TK) - What digital resources are available to you, which ones are you comfortable using, and which ones are best suited for the current lesson (PowerSchool, 2022)? |
PowerPoint – to create the slides. Screencastify - screen record how to apply for scholarships and accept/decline/modify financial aid offers. VoiceThread – interactive/collaborative presentation Kahoot – engaging game quiz to check for understanding |
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Pedagogical or andragogical Knowledge (PK) - teachers' extensive knowledge of teaching and learning procedures, strategies, and approaches, including general educational goals, principles, and purposes (Mkoehler, 2012). |
Adult education is known as andragogy, and it focuses on helping students gain the knowledge and skills they need to advance their personal and professional development. The key learning stages that a child must pass through in order to advance to the next stage are the focus of pedagogy, the art of teaching children (Western Governors University, 2022). |
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Content Knowledge (CK) - teachers' expertise in the subjects they are teaching or trying to teach (Mkoehler, 2012). Also known as the “WHAT.” (math, music, English, history, science, financial aid) |
Educator must have a firm grasp of the financial aid application and other processes for this lesson to be effective. |
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Pedagogical/Andragogical Content Knowledge (PCK) - recognizing the most effective methods for teaching a particular subject to a particular audience (adults/student) (PowerSchool, 2022). |
Flexible, accessible, problem/solution focused, purpose |
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Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) - knowing how to use your digital tools as a means of achieving the learning results and experiences you desire (PowerSchool, 2022). |
To describe the financial aid process, use visual and audio resources such as PowerPoint or VoiceThread. |
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Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) - understanding how the information can be enhanced or transformed by the digital technologies at your disposal, how it can be given to students, and how students may engage with it (PowerSchool, 2022). |
Students and parents can access the material at any time and from any location via VoiceThread. Through comments that are audio, video, or text-based, they can also participate and contribute using this technology. |
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Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) - integrating technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge to improve the lesson's activities (PowerSchool, 2022). THE SWEET SPOT! |
Students and adults will benefit from the flexibility, accessibility, focus, and collaboration that VoiceThread and Kahoot offer by enhancing the lecture and using a quiz game activity used to check for understanding. |
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Resources
Edutopia. (2007, November 6). What is successful technology integration? Edutopia. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-guide-description
Mishra, P. (2022). Silly tpack images (over the years). Punya Mishras Web. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://punyamishra.com/research/tpack/silly-tpack-images-over-the-years/
Mkoehler. (2012, September 24). Tpack explained. TPACK.ORG. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from http://matt-koehler.com/tpack2/tpack-explained/
PowerSchool. (2022, April 20). The TPACK Framework Explained (With Classroom Examples). Powerschool.com. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://www.powerschool.com/blog/the-tpack-framework-explained-with-classroom-examples/
Western Governors University. (2022, May 24). Andragogy vs. pedagogy: Key differences in learning. Western Governors University. Retrieved July 19, 2022, from https://www.wgu.edu/blog/andragogy-pedagogy-key-differences-learning2205.html
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