The authors describe how technological knowledge needs to be factored into the mix of content knowledge, pedagogical content and pedagogical knowledge. This led to the notion that teachers should include technology to their coursework in what they called TPAK technological pedagogical and content knowledge. They then described three examples of teaching technology.
Question 1. What drawbacks are there to incorporating all the latest and coolest technologies into teachers methodologies?
The budget cuts in California have left fewer and fewer certified computer science/information technology staff. The teacher would then be responsible for examining, mastering and utilizing numerous new software to find a few that work. It may be difficult to get a reasonable return on the time investment for the individual teacher.
Question 2.
How was the software AxPC used to teach mathematical concepts?
Students were allowed to manipulate the software to help them describe and explain ratios and percentages. The concepts of beats per minute and music composition were integrated into their learning.
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Effective integration of technology in school curriculum do not merely rest on teachers. It takes organizational change.
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