Week 8:

What are some of the problems with learning TPACK skills?

Some people aren't familiar with what types of technology are available or applicable for a content area. Others aren't very good with using technology in general. Some think of technology as a great bonus, but it's easier to come up with activities that don't include certain types of technology. Sometimes technology for a content area just isn't available. All of these can inhibit developing TPACK skills.

What is the main idea of the article?

TPACK is a very useful method of helping teachers learn to integrate technology into the lesson. Instead of basing the lesson off of the technology, teachers learn to base the technology off of the lesson.

What are some of the ideas in the article that led you to your main idea?

It is argued that it is necessary to teach technology in context of the connections between technology, content, and pedagogy (the means of teaching the content.) "Possibilities for technology use should be considered according to the types of learning activities that each digital tool or resource best supports. Possibilities for learning activities to use should be considered according to the curriculum-based learning goals most appropriate for students' learning in a particular learning context and at a particular time."

What are some reasons that this article might be important for you as a teacher?

It explains why learning technology and that method of learning technology is important. It also helps teacher be more comfortable with using technology by basing the technology use around the content instead of the other way around.