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.