TPACK : a framework for educators to implement technology in their classrooms

Abstract

It is difficult to ignore the impact that technology has on modern society. As educators and educator preparation programs seek to discover effective ways of capitalizing on the prevalence of technology, it becomes necessary to develop frameworks to help teachers learn to implement technology in their classrooms. Three different teacher knowledge bases are identified as crucial to becoming an effective educator -- content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and technological knowledge. These knowledge bases are formed together to create a unified framework, known as TPACK. The author details the development of the TPACK framework, as well as identifies several methods of successfully developing a teacher's TPACK. Several barriers to the successful implementation of technology in education are also discussed. A supplementary paper from the author is included that provides his personal TPACK development and strategies for improving the TPACK of other educators.