“Discussing TPCK in general, or science knowledge in general, is not especially helpful. TPCK is made up of very specific knowledge that happens to live in the boundary between subject matter and teaching. Technology adds a layer of complexity to the demands on teacher knowledge because of the unpredictability of what will be available, and how it will change over time.” (McCrory 204).
I especially appreciate this quotation taken from the reading as it encapsulates my thoughts on technology. I feel like technology is evolving so rapidly that as I learn more, I only truly learn that there is much more out there. Students are initially engaged and excited with new technology, but this engagement can quickly turn to boredom. I feel like part of this is due to the world of instant gratification we live in.
“We need to teach teachers as we wish them to teach.” (205)
This is another quotation that hit a note with me. Some veteran teachers in our district (in all districts) have never been exposed to technology in the ways that younger teachers have. I feel that teachers should be encouraged to take courses that have at least a partial focus on technology. If they do this, then they will be forced to be more comfortable with technology.
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I love the interactive aspect of the sites shown in class. They make more sense to me than just seeing an illustration on a page. It helps that they are fun as well. I especially enjoyed the energy hog and smithsonian sites.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you found our sites useful and yes they can be lots of fun. Sometimes I find myself losing track of time with my students because we're all enjoying the interactive sites so much, but the crucial thing is that we're still learning. Hopefully you'll have the opportunity to try more of our sites out...good luck!
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