Using TPACK IN A GEOGRAPHY CLASSROOM

1. TPACK IN A GEOGRAPHY
CLASSROOM
Ms. Nkosi

3. PCK -TPACK

4. TPACK
• Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a framework which
explains the different forms of knowledges required by a teacher to
effectively integrate technology in his or her learning (Koehler’s, 2006)
• It was developed from Shulman’s PCK
• However, TPACK is broader than PCK and offers more a flexible framework
for teaching
• “knowledge of student learning, knowledge of the subject matter, and
knowledge of technology”
• In order to facilitate technology, pedagogy and content, teachers ought to
have a nuanced understanding of each the components for TPACK

5. The TPACK framework is a combination of
three primary forms of knowledge
1. Content Knowledge (CK) - refers to the knowledge of the
subject matter that is being taught.
2. Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) - refers to the knowledge of
effective teaching strategies and methods.
3. Technological Knowledge (TK) - refers to the knowledge of
technology and its capabilities.

6. Seven different knowledge areas that overlap and
interact to support effective technology integration:
1.Content Knowledge (CK) - understanding of the content being taught.
2.Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) - understanding of effective teaching
strategies and methods.
3.Technological Knowledge (TK) - understanding of technology and its
capabilities.
4.Technological Content Knowledge (TCK) - understanding how
technology can be used to teach specific content.
5.Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK) - understanding how to
use technology to support effective teaching and learning.
6.Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)—understanding how to
use your digital tools as a vehicle to the lesson objectives and experiences
you want.
7.Contextual Knowledge (CTXK) - understanding of the broader context in
which teaching and learning takes place, including the social, cultural, and
institutional factors that influence education.

7. Analyse the following pictures
• What think you think the cartoonist is portraying?

8. Next week
•We will explore how geography teachers can
implement the TPACK framework when teaching
through the Google Earth Application in a geography
classroom.

9. Homework
What are the challenges that teachers face when trying to integrate
technology?
How do you think TPACK prepares teachers for these challenges?