MY DEVELOPMENT OF A knowledge

theory for the

21 st Century
T-PACK Teacher
 FIRST UNDERSTANDINGS

I first learned about T-PACK in Module 5 of EDU 210:

Introduction to Educational Technology at the University of
Alberta

I created a Venn Diagram at that time to conceptualize where I

thought I was at as an educator in regards to the spheres and
categories of TPACK.
 T-PACK VENN DIAGRAM

This is what mine looked like

Pedagogical
Content PCK Knowledge T-PACK: Technological
Knowledge
Pedagogical
Content
TPK Knowledge
TCK
Technology PCK: Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Knowledge

TCK: Technological Content Knowledge

TPK: Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

 T-PACK VENN DIAGRAM

This is what an ideal understanding of T -Pack should look like

PCK
Content Pedagogical
Knowledge Knowledge
T-PACK
TCK TPK

Technology
Knowledge
 MY VENN DIAGRAM EXPLAINED

The size of the circles in my Venn Diagram represented the

breadth of my knowledge in that category in relation to the
others. As you can see, I felt that I knew the most about content
knowledge, and the least about technological knowledge.

Content Pedagogical Technology

Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge
 MY VENN DIAGRAM EXPLAINED

I felt that my TCK was fairly strong, as I had learned much

about the integration of technology and content throughout
university and had seen it modeled well
I felt that my PCK was not as strong but would get stronger with
practicum training and experience

Content
Knowledge Pedagogical
Content PCK
Knowledge
TCK
Knowledge
Technology
Knowledge
 MY VENN DIAGRAM EXPLAINED

My TPK was not very strong either as I had not used a lot of
technology in my previous teaching experience
My T-PACK was non existent, as I had never thought in such a
category, but also due to my lack of knowledge in TPK

Pedagogical Pedagogical
Content Knowledge
Knowledge Knowledge T-PACK: Technological
Pedagogical
Content
Knowledge
TPK

Technology
Technology Knowledge
Knowledge
 MY VENN DIAGRAM NOW

Upon the completion of this course, I re -evaluated my

understanding of T-PACK and
have come to see that my
knowledge of these
categories had changed
Content PCK Pedagogical
significantly Knowledge Knowledge

T-PACK
TPK
TCK
This is what my Venn
Diagram looks like now: Technology
Knowledge
 GROWING IN KNOWLEDGE

From Before to After

Pedagogical Pedagogical
Content PCK
Knowledge Content PCK
Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge

TPK T-PACK
TCK TPK
Technology
TCK
Knowledge
Technology
Knowledge
 MY NEW VENN DIAGRAM EXPLAINED

The biggest change in my Venn Diagram today is the size of my

technological knowledge. Throughout this course, I have learned
much about the dif ferent kinds of technology available to
educators such as Web 2.0 tools, Mobile Learning Technology,
Apps, PLNs, Interactive Technologies, Learning Management
Systems, online databases, Technology Vendors, and more!
 T-PACK

I also grew in my understanding of T -PACK which was non-

existent before. I feel like I have the beginnings of a grasp on
this kind of knowledge through being exposed to learning
theories like Mobile Learning, Constructivism, and
Connectivism. These theories have made me think about the
relationship between technology, teaching, and learning.
 STILL MORE TO LEARN

While I still have much to learn about the integration of these

three spheres, I feel like I have a much more balanced knowledge
of all three spheres than before this course. This gives me the
foundational support I need to ultimately build my knowledge of
TCK, TPK, and T-PACK, and better educate students for the 21 st
Century.

Content Pedagogical Technology

Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge

Not such a big difference anymore!