Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Presence

Do you have any questions about your website? Keep in mind that we will work on these websites all semester. There is plenty of time to make changes and improvements. Don't forget to use Twitter to send me the link to your website.

Creating a Context

A context is the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, etc.
(Dictionary.com)

For many of you, your context in EDIT2000 is that of a new teacher working to balance administrative constraints with your desire to create an innovative, interesting classroom. For the rest of you, using technological tools in the workplace to improve communication both within the organization and with external customers will be important.

What is TPACK?

Technology has easily become one of the most commonly used tools in our personal and professional lives, but have you given much thought to how technology can be used to teach content? It's so easy to get caught up in the gadgets, gizmos, widgets, and thingamajigs that we sometimes forget about the content. So, how do you create a lesson that both engages the learner and effectively conveys the content? TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) can help you create this perfect storm. See how one school in South Carolina has used technology to really engage their students:


Check out this quick guide to TPACK and read more about it in What is Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)?

TPACK Quick Guide on Prezi

For Tuesday

  1. Read Chapter 1 & complete the Chapter 1 reading guide*
  2. Post a thought or phrase to describe the role you believe technology should play in education (this is a Class Participation activity)
  3. Watch the TPACK Radio/Video Show created by the primary researchers behind TPACK
* You are required to complete 4 of the 6 reading guides over the course of the semester.