I like the concept of TPACK in the classroom. I have been focusing a lot on integrating both pedagogical and content knowledge into the classroom in some of my other classes, especially my TESOL classes. I have not ever put much thought into technological knowledge until this class but I can see its importance. I did not have any of the technologies we explored in class when I was in elementary school. Wow! I'm getting old! I can see how helpful they would be especially to certain learners. One pedagogical fact is that all students need hands on experiences and these technologies definitely help with that fact. It helps to make the assignments more meaningful to the children, another pedagogical concept to help them learn the content material in a fun way. I love the idea of using pedagogy, technology, and content in the lessons I give to my students and I am excited to learn more about the technologies available.
I really liked learning about the stellarium application. In physical science, we had to observe the moon at the same exact time at the same place every night. It was very time consuming and frustrating. The stellarium application would have made this project much easier and more efficient. I see how this application could be used for many similar assignments with my elementary students.
Mr. Young's Class!
15 years ago
I HATED the moon observation project! It's impossible to be in the same place, at the same time, with no clouds in the sky for two weeks straight! haha! Stellarium would've been so cool and helpful in that project! I agree with you, I've learned so much about pedagogy and content, but I'm excited to learn how to incorporate technology with those two things! It will be more hands on for my students, and hopefully they will learn to love learning!
ReplyDeleteOh that dreaded moon observation project! I think all pre. el ed majors probably remember that ridiculous project. I am so grateful for the web, and being able to look up what they were supposed to look like. Who is ever outside at the same time and place with their paper to check it out for a month?! Seriously! I am glad that you know more about TPCK, it seems very very useful. Your students will learn so much because of your understanding of it. You will be a fantastic teacher Ms. Karalee. Hope your weekend is going well!
ReplyDeleteI had to observe the moon in that class too. It was such a bother...especially since most of the time I couldn't even see it. Blah. Stellarium is the best thing ever!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I like the Stellarium application too! It's neat that we can look at the moon even if there it is an overcast night- that was my problem with the moon observation project. I couldn't see the moon because I procrastinated into the winter part of the semester and then it was always snowing or overcast.
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