Instead of becoming overwhelmed with the various types of technology available, and how these are integrated into learning for successful outcomes, TPACK breaks down the essence of learning with technology into three distinct, though separate, sections: Content, Pedagogy, and Technology (Koehler & Mishra, 2009). These three areas of learning, within individual contexts, can be represented diagrammatically:
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| TPACK Framework (Koehler & Mishra, 2009) |
In their 2008 address, Koehler and Mishra (2013) suggested teachers take two aspects of TPACK initially and discuss how the third aspect could be applied to their situation. For instance, teachers can start with a technology and the content they want students to learn, and then decide the pedagogy they are going to use to best support the learning. Likewise, teachers might have their pedagogy and content decided, and then look for the technology.
In my teaching, I have been guilty of trying to make a technology 'fit' purely because I want to use the technology. This is not good teaching. I created this version of the TPAC framework to explain what it might look like diagrammatically:
Having a sound basis or framework to work from is important for educators so that the integrity of the learning is not sacrificed for the sake of using technology. Thankfully, I now see myself in the center of Koehler and Mishra's TPACK framework, and one of my goals as my school's STEM Coordinator is to help my colleagues get there too.
References
Koehler, M. J., & Mishra, P. (2009). What is technological pedagogical content knowledge? Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 60-70. Retrieved from https://www.citejournal.org/volume-9/issue-1-09/general/what-is-technological-pedagogicalcontent-knowledge/
Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. (2013). Mishra & Koehler (2008) - SITE 2008 KEYNOTE ADDRESS [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iCPLTz7Z-Q
Thanks, Laurie, for your post and it was great to read that you believe you are at the centre of TPACK and exactly where you want to be, that is fantastic! It was also very positive to read you would like to assist your colleagues with this also, they are extremely lucky to have you to assist. Have you any strategies to help this happen? I would be very interested to hear and apply these myself at my school in my current role.
ReplyDeleteTechnology advances create opportunities that previously did not exist, using the TPACK framework will assist teachers in their planning, reflection and implementation of these technologies in the classroom (Borthwick et al., 2008). It sounds like you have achieved this and assisting others will create better outcomes for all students that are at your school. Having a meaningful purpose for technology use is so important instead of just using it because you feel its needed.
References
Borthwick, A., Charles, M., Pierson, M., Thompson, A., Park, J., Searson, M., & Bull, G. (2008). Realizing Technology Potential through TPACK. International Society For Technology In Education.