Too cool for school? No way!
Mishra, P., & Koehler, M.
Mishra, P., & Koehler, M.
In this article, TPACK is introduced as the knowledge educators must possess about technologies and how it relates to the current pedagogy and content parameters. This commentary speaks to the importance of educators maintaining a fluent understanding of technology so that they may in turn, successfully use technology in the classroom as effective teaching tools.
The article mentions the importance of having a strong knowledge base so that educators are able to “repurpose” technologies. The original purpose of technology, in most cases, is not to teach multiple subject matter. Therefore, it is important that with awareness of technology, educators can then use it to teach in a classroom setting. In order to successfully “repurpose” anything one must have a fluent understanding of the original.
The article mentions three examples of how technologies can be repurposed to best suit the student’s learning. The examples given go beyond the use of Internet, search engines, Smart Boards and digital textbooks. The creative examples mentioned are; mircoblogging, visual searching, and music DJ software. These examples are forms of technology that may not, at first glance, be an effective way to teach any subject matter, however, the authors of this article explain how each can be used in different ways to teach various subjects in an imaginative way.
The article mentions the importance of having a strong knowledge base so that educators are able to “repurpose” technologies. The original purpose of technology, in most cases, is not to teach multiple subject matter. Therefore, it is important that with awareness of technology, educators can then use it to teach in a classroom setting. In order to successfully “repurpose” anything one must have a fluent understanding of the original.
The article mentions three examples of how technologies can be repurposed to best suit the student’s learning. The examples given go beyond the use of Internet, search engines, Smart Boards and digital textbooks. The creative examples mentioned are; mircoblogging, visual searching, and music DJ software. These examples are forms of technology that may not, at first glance, be an effective way to teach any subject matter, however, the authors of this article explain how each can be used in different ways to teach various subjects in an imaginative way.
What are the educational benefits of music DJ software?
The article uses an example of applying the rhythmic and melodic nature of DJ software to teach students about mathematical concepts. This is a very creative way to use technologies in a way that is unexpected and in a way that will certainly capture the attention of students.
The article uses an example of applying the rhythmic and melodic nature of DJ software to teach students about mathematical concepts. This is a very creative way to use technologies in a way that is unexpected and in a way that will certainly capture the attention of students.
What is visual searching?
As another example given in this article of an inventive way to use technology in the classroom, visual searching was revealed. This is a technique of searching that enables students to see how the use of words and the combination of words originated. Many phrases and single words have a long history of development. Using this type of search students discover a map or outline of this development.
As another example given in this article of an inventive way to use technology in the classroom, visual searching was revealed. This is a technique of searching that enables students to see how the use of words and the combination of words originated. Many phrases and single words have a long history of development. Using this type of search students discover a map or outline of this development.
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This article gives a brief sketch of TPACK and a few applications of technology in classrooms. For deeper considerations about these types of technology, you'll need to learn them somewhere else.
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