What is TPACK?

Introduction
TPACK helps to break down what technology is appropriate for different levels of students
to be used. TPACK helps educators educate about technology, as well as how to

use the Technology.

Where did TPACK Originate?

TPACK originated in 2006 at Michigan State University. The TPACK framework was

introduced by Punya Mishra and Matthew J Koehler. The professional website was

developed by Matthew

J Koehler, Associate Professor of Educational Psychology and Educational Technology. The

website provides content from one of the two theorists who developed the TPACK

model.Punya Mishra, Professor

of Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, published an ongoing digital archive.

Mishra is one of the two theorists who developed the TPACK model.
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TPACK Components
Technological Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge, Content Knowledge, Technological Content Knowledge,
Pedagogical Content

Knowledge, and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge.

Classroom Uses
TPACK is important to incorporate into the classroom because it helps get

students involved with different technology, as well as giving the teacher

different resources to use in the classroom. The use of the different components

can happen once the teacher has enough knowledge within each component. It

is important that teachers have this knowledge because they can effectively use

different approaches in their lessons, and teach children effectively how to use

technology.

Instructor’s Benefits
Instructors can benefit from using TPACK through examining and reflecting their practices and how technology can

be used in a classroom. TPACK allows teachers to teach and create learning in meaningful ways through

technology. This tech integration can be broken down to three knowledge areas: technology, pedagogy, and

content allowing teachers to work on their own philosophy around technology in their classroom.
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 Students can use different pieces of technology to help boost their

Technology to education. One example would be through different powerpoints or visuals

that can be seen on the board in front of them, being sure to make them
aesthetically pleasing to the eye, adding pictures and colors that sit nicely

Advocate TPACK/ together. Students can also learn through different games and websites,
however,

Student Benefits
these websites need to be age appropriate for the age of the student, understanding that different
ages will be lacking different technological skills that one would need for different websites and
games.

Additional Information on TPACK

● According to an article on EDTECH Classroom, TPACK helps guide students to receive a high quality
educational experience through technology. Transformation occurs when technology can be
related within teaching and learning. Three forms of knowledge areas included within TPACK are
known as Technological Knowledge, Pedagogical Knowledge, and Content Knowledge.These
knowledge areas are not viewed in isolation, the framework emphasizes on intersections of all
these knowledge areas.The center of all three knowledge areas are what creates TPACK, giving
teachers a combination of the knowledge areas technology, pedagogy, and content for an
innovative approach to teaching and learning. 4
To read more visit: All About TPACK: A Teacher's Guide to the TPACK Tech Integration Model – EdTech
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This framework shows the
interconnectedness of content with
pedagogical knowledge and the integration of
technology in making teaching more
engaging, relevant and effective.

Technological, Pedagogical and Content

Knowledge known as TPACK is a theoretical
model describing the capability of 21st century
teacher.
 CK or Content Knowledge
It is the WHAT
Understanding of the content such as
language arts, math, science, history among
others
Composed of facts, concepts, theories
or principles in a given discipline.
 PK or Pedagogical Knowledge

Is the HOW
The expert’s knowledge in the science of
teaching from educational and learning
theories to individual differences to
strategies and techniques as well as
assessment of learning.
 PCK or Pedagogical Content
Knowledge
The intersection of the pedagogical
and content areas of knowledge
This is how much competencies the
teachers have in making the students learn
the concepts and skills.
Include knowledge of how to use techniques
that can meaningfully address different
learning styles while supporting content
with deeper understanding.
 TK or Technological Knowledge

This is the teachers’ knowledge on how to

select, use and integrate these tools in
the teaching and learning context.
 TCK or Technological-Content
Knowledge
An intersection when technology is used in a
specific subject area to enrich and deepen
student’s understanding of content.
 TPK or Technological-Pedagogical
Knowledge
Knowing how to select, use or develop
technology to manage student
learning.
 TPAC
K
• TPACK is about what teachers know, how
they teach and how technology is used in the
delivery of the lesson to make it more
engaging and making learning more relevant
in the 21st century.