Use Of Technology in Education: TPACK

 TPACK   Model

(Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)

 ➣ TPACK is the activities planned to be carried out using technology in education and training must be in accordance with the curriculum and the pedagogical expectations of the students while planning. TPACK has three domains; technological knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge. These domains are shown as circles. It generally refers to;

➣ Knowing something very well and being able to teach is not the same. Or to be able to teach something very well and use technology in teaching. However, TPACK model is knowing your own field very well, being able to teach it, and using technology both in learning and teaching very well, at the same time.

➣ And now, I am going to explain each circle separately.

 First Circle: Technological Knowledge (TK)

This concept involves having knowledge of technological tools and how resources are used. For example, the ability to use smart board use, tablet and laptop use in the classroom,  and effectively use of web 2.0 tools.

Second Circle: Content Knowledge (CK)

This concept includes information on the subject taught or learned. It actually means knowing something very well. For example, if you are a chemistry teacher, you should know chemistry very well. This knowledge can include a lot of information such as concepts, facts, and proven information.

Third Circle: Pedagogical Knowledge (PK)

This concept is about how we can bring the content knowledge we have to students. For example, collaborative learning, project-based learning, etc.

Technological Content Knowledge (TCK): This concept involves using your knowledge of technology to effectively convey your content to your students.

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK): This concept includes choosing the teaching / learning method that best suits the content knowledge we have and planning the activity.

Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK): This concept involves choosing the most appropriate technological tool to be used in the learning approach. The tool chosen should motivate the student to learn at a higher level and be supportive in ensuring permanent learning.

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK): TPACK is occurs by combining these three domains. So, it is a model that requires knowing your own field very well, being able to teach it, and using technology both in learning and teaching very well.