Technology is starting to play a big part in education. We are
using technology to get students to interact and engage with the lessons that
they are being introduced to. We have two models that are being used in how to effectively
incorporate technology in classroom. The
two models are Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) and Substitution, Augmentation,
Modification, and Redefinition (SAMR).
TPACK
TPACK model is an educational framework that points out
certain skills educators should be aware of and possess in order to teach
effectively. There are four main units that describe what TPACK stands for.
These units are “T-Technological”, “P-Pedagogical”, and “C-Content Knowledge”.
Educators must learn and achieve usefulness of the three units to successfully
gain effectiveness in classroom.
TPACK Components
The way that the TPACK is most successful is when the
components blend and offer the best combination for effective lesson. As illustrated not all three components have
to blend at the same time for TPACK to be effective. TPACK recognizes that
every learning lesson is different, therefore if offers multiple options.
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Technological Knowledge Component
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The ability to know where and how to use
technology.
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Pedagogical Knowledge Component
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The art or science of teaching, represents
methods of teaching and learning.
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Content Knowledge Component
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Represents one’s depth of understanding about
the subject area, related to the topic of the subject being taught.
Integrating the TPACK components into everyday classroom
environment will create new teaching and learning experiences for students and
teachers. It provides new ways to facilitate different tasks and make
connections between the subjects being presented and learned.
SAMR
SAMR model is simple, easy to use, and offers educators a
better view of how to incorporate technology into their lesson plans. It was developed by Ruben Puentedura to
provide educators with a framework for successful technology integration. It is
divided into four section “S-Substitution”, “A-Augmentation”, “M-Modification”,
and “R-Redefinition”. Each of the sections is aimed towards gaining learning
results from students from engaging with technology. It allows educators the opportunity to
evaluate how specific technology effects the learning environment.
SAMR Components
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Substitution Component
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Represents how educators are substituting
technology for the things you could do without technology
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Augmentation Component
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Represents how educators can use technology to
enhance the lesson
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Modification Component
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Allows educators to redesign the lesson and
technology is responsible for major changes.
·
Redefinition Component
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Allows educators to implement technology in
every aspect of the lesson being presented.
TPACK and SAMR
By having these two models available we are able to achieve and enhance learning in today’s classrooms. Both of the models offer something different yet beneficial. Technology is a valuable tool for any classroom and TPACK and SAMR offer us guidelines to use it and learn from it in the finest ways.
By having these two models available we are able to achieve and enhance learning in today’s classrooms. Both of the models offer something different yet beneficial. Technology is a valuable tool for any classroom and TPACK and SAMR offer us guidelines to use it and learn from it in the finest ways.
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