TPACK

Learning is a Journey

Where am I?

Where do I want to

go?

Which way will I take?

How will I get there?

Context (who, what,

where)

Learning Objectives

Engaging students in meaningful

learning

Technology used to

effectively teach/learn objectives

Instructional planning

• Choosing learning goals• Practical pedagogical decisions • Activity types• Assessment strategies• Tools and resources

Developing TPACK Using Learning Activity Types

Activity Types: what students do when engaged in learning-related activities?• Group discussions, role plays, field trips, etc.

Technology selections are made after curriculum goals and activity types are chosen.• Student learning and maximally appropriate

technology uses are assured• Authentic vs. “technocentric” TPACK development

Content Specific Activity Types(See Handout)

Activity Type Brief Description Possible Technologies

Group Discussion In small to large groups, student engage in dialogue with their peers; synchronous, asynchronous

Discussion in wikispaces, e-boards, Google docs

Role play Students impersonate an historical figure

Moviemaker, Audacity, digital camera

Field trip Students travel to physical or virtual sites

Virtual field trips, Photostory to develop their own virtual tours

Tech Team Expectations

• Prepare a project outline (submit via email to Beth or in “planning sheets and project outlines” link in TechTeam Wikispace). – 1st ½ of stipend paid

• Implement the project• Participate in one Tech Project online discussion in the

Wikispace by 10/2.• Present the project at the Project Presentation event

(TBA)• Complete pre- and post-project surveys.

– 2nd ½ of stipend paid