This week I participated in a virtual quickfire TPACK-inspired activity. TPACK stands for Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, which is a special framework for teachers to consider when teaching with technologies. TPACK is designed to support students in content areas while using technology as an appropriate tool.
The quickfire challenge involves executing a task while using three selected kitchen objects. The selected materials include a spatula, a plate, and a bowl. The task is making a PB & J with the provided materials...simple enough right? But with a bowl?
Then I had my “Ah Ha” moment. As a teacher, I am provided with many tools and I may not always see how to utilize the tool, similar to using a bowl while completing the challenge. Sometimes you can use these opportunities to be creative. However, understanding TPACK is understanding when to make meaningful content accessible to students and how to use appropriate tools to do so. I realized that many students may feel the same way that I did during this activity. For example, students are given tools to utilize when accomplishing their learning, but what if they don’t know how to use the tools? What if they don’t have access to the appropriate tools? I am faced with this challenge in my professional practice as we continue E-Learning due to Covid-19. Although my students are equipped with technology, many are unable to access the content independently and need more guidance. Students across the nation are facing these same challenges, and I personally experienced how this feels when attempting the quickfire challenge. As educators, we must consider TPACK to ensure our students are successful. Learn more about TPACK in this video TPACK in 2 Minutes
References:
Candace M. (2013, April 26). TPACK in 2 minutes. [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=FagVSQlZELY DeVoursney J. (2020, May 18). Cooking with TPACK. [Video]. Youtube. https://youtu.be/P24zv6dKf7Q Hill E. (2015). Peanut Butter and Jelly. [Giphy]. https://giphy.com/gifs/pbj-peanut-butter-and-jelly-dancing-sandwich-l0O9xyxefblWfNWKc Mishra, P., (2018). Revised version of TPACK image. https://punyamishra.com/2018/09/10/the-tpack-diagram-gets-an-upgrade/ Mishra, P., & Koehler, M. J. (2006). Technological pedagogical content knowledge: A framework for teacher knowledge. Teachers College Record, 108(6), 1017-1054. Comments are closed.
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