TPACK stands for Technological
Pedagogical and Content Knowledge. TPACK is dedicated to ensuring that three
important aspects of teaching are addressed and merged seamlessly to incorporate
technology and accommodate the 21st century student. The three
aspects of TPACK are pedagogy, content, and technology. Pedagogy is the method
of teaching. Content is our core concepts in the curriculum that students have
to master, and technology is the ongoing incorporation of 21st century
digital content into the classroom. Each one in and of itself is important, but
more importantly is where they merge for the students. Educators should ensure
they all come together to drive a seamless experience of ongoing engagement for
the learner. When I was in school, we had a typing class. Technology was apart
of the curriculum, but it was separate. Now my children bring home tablets for
homework, and I use apps to communicate with the teacher. It is a whole new world
and we must merge it seamlessly in order to be successful. TPACK is essential
to development of the students in this digital world.
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