Reflection to Chapter 2, Handbook of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge
This chapter focused on the three digital divides- the first was the divide between those who have technology at home and those that do not. The second was the division between how technology is used and taught in schools. The third was the difference in how technology is taught and accessed based on cultural differences.
This chapter also defined each divide in depth and gave suggestions for solutions. I feel the biggest divide is not in whether classrooms have the access to technology or not, but how well it is utilized. For instance, our school has a laptop cart with thirty brand new laptops on it. These laptops are not used much by the teachers, myself included, due to lack of training and experience. I have found that being able to use a computer and many programs as an individual does not translate directly to being able to teach it and use it appropriately in the classroom.
The portions of this chapter that touched on equitability among students are very important. This subject is important in all areas of teaching, not just when integrating technology. In our school, there is a lack of cultural variety on the surface. After getting to know all of my students and their families, I have found there are many backgrounds, religions, and family structures represented. There are so many learning styles and personalities as well!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
TPACK Chapter 1
Reflection- Chapter 1, Handbook of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge
The first portion of this chapter definitely confirmed a lot of the feelings I have about technology. It seems as though we are expected to use technology in our classroom, but the people who organize the technology components do not understand what our needs and wants are. Some of the things they do make using the technology more difficult for us.
I was glad to get a refresher on the terms used in the book. Content knowledge is knowing about the subject areas that we teach. Pedagogical knowledge is knowing how to teach- methods and processes. Technological knowledge is more difficult to define, but seems to be knowing how to use technology to teach your content area using the proper methods and practices.
I learned many things from this chapter. Many of which were reaffirming to feelings I already had. I feel like I use technology periodically in my classroom, but do not take the time to really connect it to what I am teaching.
This chapter also reminded me that computers are not the only technology source available to us. White boards, chalkboards, overhead projectors, and music players are all technology as well. I am looking forward to continuing to read and learn ways to better integrate technology.
The first portion of this chapter definitely confirmed a lot of the feelings I have about technology. It seems as though we are expected to use technology in our classroom, but the people who organize the technology components do not understand what our needs and wants are. Some of the things they do make using the technology more difficult for us.
I was glad to get a refresher on the terms used in the book. Content knowledge is knowing about the subject areas that we teach. Pedagogical knowledge is knowing how to teach- methods and processes. Technological knowledge is more difficult to define, but seems to be knowing how to use technology to teach your content area using the proper methods and practices.
I learned many things from this chapter. Many of which were reaffirming to feelings I already had. I feel like I use technology periodically in my classroom, but do not take the time to really connect it to what I am teaching.
This chapter also reminded me that computers are not the only technology source available to us. White boards, chalkboards, overhead projectors, and music players are all technology as well. I am looking forward to continuing to read and learn ways to better integrate technology.
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