TPACK Development Reflection

I will start of my reflection by going back to module 5 where we first produced our personal TPACK knowledge diagrams….

Content

Pedagogy

Technology

I feel that I know the most in the area of technology. I am exposed to technology in all of my university courses. I am able to learn new technologies quickly and I believe I will be able to incorporate it into my lessons easily.

I feel I know the least in regards to pedagogy. I have only just begun my learning as a teacher and I have a lot left to learn in regards to my philosophy of teaching.

I feel that I do know something in regards to the content I hope to be teaching, but there is definitely some aspects that I still have left to learn. I have a fairly extensive English background, but have not focused my studies around material present in secondary level English teachings.

Intersections!Technology/Content – I have some ideas on how I would be able to use technology in my lessons, but I am not completely sure if they would be effective in teaching the students the concepts. Technology/Pedagogy – This is the intersection that I will have the most trouble with. My knowledge in pedagogy is lacking to the point that it will effect my ability to use technology appropriately. Content/ Pedagogy - Again I have some ideas on how I would like to teach the material and concepts that I know about, but I do not feel competent in my ideas until my knowledge in pedagogy gets expanded.

Previous TPACK diagram summary

• In my previous TPACK diagram my technology section was the largest compared to content and pedagogy.

• I felt due to my age I do have a basic understanding of technology and how it works, but I was unsure of how to use it appropriately in the classroom.

New Learnings

• Now that this EDU 210 class is almost complete I am able to look back on all the new programs I have been introduced to throughout the semester!

• I feel much more confident now in using technology appropriately in the classroom and I feel I would be able to incorporate it into my teachings.

• I have also developed a new appreciation for technology and am able to recognize the value and unique qualities it can bring into the classroom.

Example #1• One of my favourite programs we

learnt about this semester was Glogster. I think that there are so many different things you can do with the program and the posters you can come up with look really great! I think this could be used in the classroom by having the students create an online poster of something they are learning about. It is easy to access for other students as well as for teacher marking. This program could be used in all subjects and at most grade levels.

Example #2• Another of my favourite programs we learnt about this semester was

Blendspace. This program could be used to present my lesson plans to students who are away or to give me students access to my lesson plans after the class for studying. This program could also be used for students to design their own presentations. This program is more suitable for an older age group, but could be used across a variety of subjects.

New TPACK Diagram!

My knowledge of content has stayed the same.

My Knowledge of pedagogy has stayed the same.

My Knowledge of technology has grown significantly! I now have a wide variety of tools available to me that I will be able to bring into my future classrooms. I have tools that would be useful for all subjects and all age groups. I feel confident in my ability to use technology and this course has helped me in using technology in my daily life. I recognize the benefits of have a classroom that incorporates technology and I now feel I am ready to bring technology to my students learning.

Intersections!Technology/Content – I have new and useful tools for a wide variety of contents. I know a good selection of programs useful for each subject and a few that are useful for all subjects. My ability to teach content using technology has changed drastically and I feel much more confident incorporating technology in with the curriculum. Technology/Pedagogy – This intersection used to be my most difficult one to combine together, but now I feel I would be able to successfully incorporate technology into my teachings. I know a variety of websites that provide useful lesson plans and feel confident in adding technology into my own lesson plans. I am now better able to understand the advantages of teaching with technology. Content/ Pedagogy - Stayed the same.

Summary and Conclusion!

I feel this class has been one of the most useful classes I have taken in Education so far. I have been introduced to countless new technologies that I can actually use in the classroom. I definitely plan on taking my new knowledge from this course into my future classrooms!