Maybe it would be easier to explain with an example. Okay, so I have a lesson coming up about life in the 1950s after World War II. I know the content and how I want students to learn the content, which is through a collaborative assignment. Based on TPACK, this is the foundation!
Okay, but what then? How do you decide what tech tool to use?
Well, based on TPACK, I should choose a tech tool that supports the pedagogy. So for my lesson, I'll probably use something like Microsoft Whiteboard. Imagine a student learning about content by viewing other group presentations on aspects of the 1950s!
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Okay, I think I get it! So it's how content, pedagogy, and use of tech interact in a lesson?
Yes, exactly! And once you get more into it, you can differentiate and modify for students so much more easily.
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I'll have to try this out for my lesson coming up about biomes! Since the objective is to describe characteristics of each, maybe I can identify a tech tool that would help them meet that standard. Last year, I just went over them all at the front of the room, but kids didn't do well on the quiz.
You could definitely use TPACK here! You know the content, so consider the pedagogy. If you want them to describe, maybe you could find a tech tool that would immerse them in each biome.
That's a great idea! I think students would learn so much more and be much more engaged. Wow, TPACK is so useful already!