Tuesday, January 20, 2009

TPCK and Stellarium

I think that the TPCK model is very important to apply in the classroom. The diagram consists of Pedagogical Knowledge, Content Knowledge, and Technological Knowledge. All of the different knowledges overlap in certain cases. Ideally as a teacher we would teach in a way that incorporates pedagogy, content, and techology. It is important to apply all the different knowledge categories in our classrooms in order to give our students a well rounded education. As teachers we need to present a wide variety of pedagogical strategies, content, and techology in order to meet every students needs by the use of these different knowledges.

I also used this neat science program called Stellarium. It allows you to look at the sky from anytime: past, present, or future. It shows different constellations, the way the sun moves, and the different phases of the moon. This is a great tool to use in the classroom. Students will really find Stellarium fun, entertaining, and educational.

1 comment:

  1. I agree that we need to use variety in our classrooms in all of these types of knowledge. Which types of technology do you plan to try out in your classroom some day? I really like the idea of using stellarium.

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