For the animal research project, you have the content knowledge about research reports. You also have the pedagogical knowledge to plan out your lessons and how to assess their writing, but there may be some better ways to have students learn about their animal than by picking out a book...
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Our students can come here to the computer lab to use digital tools to do their research! We can also show then a video before-hand about what species are endangered to help them choose an animal!
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Once we get back to the classroom, they can get into groups and share what they have found out. This can help students practice sharing their information and see what others are working on.
That would be a great time for me to walk around to hear their thoughts or meet with certain students!
Exactly! Students often learn a lot from each other, so this would be a great opportunity for them to learn and for you as well!
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It doesn't have to end in a paper either. You could bring students back to the computers and give them choice on the final part of the project. They could type, write, create a poster, or something even better!
I think I'm starting to see how these aspects of TPACK overlap and provide so many opportunities for my students to enjoy their learning!