This document reflects on the growth of the author's TPACK skills throughout an educational technology course. It begins by explaining the TPACK framework and the author's initial lack of confidence using technology. Modules on personal learning networks, interactive whiteboards, mobile learning, and learning management systems helped expand the author's skills. While technology will continue shaping education, balancing it with traditional instruction remains a challenge. Overall, the author's TPACK skills increased through learning and applying new educational technologies.

1. Multimedia Reflection on the
concepts of Educational
Technology

2.  TPACK is a very important
concept for teachers in the
present world.
 TPACK consist of three things:
• CONTENT
• PEDAGOGY
• TECHNOLOGY
 Teachers need to be able to
incorporate the three concepts
together to use in a classroom.
Photo by: Alan Parkinson
https://www.flickr.com/photos/geographypages/82809635
84/

3.  In Module 4, we were
tasked to reflect on
our own TPACK
development.
 I was not too confident
in using technology in
my classrooms.
View this in high quality on the next slide!

4. Technology and Pedagogy circles are quite small because I lack
confidence in using technology in my classrooms.

5.  There is definitely an
change in my TPACK
model.
• Throughout this course
I have learned many
new technologies,
frameworks on
technology and using
technology in ways I
have never imagined
before. View this in high quality on the next slide!

6. My current TPACK model
Though it does not seem like it is a big change, I have learned a lot on
technology. It is growing everyday, and it is amazing how technology can bring
us to new heights of learning.

7.  Module 2: PLN
• PLNs are a great way to find
new ideas by connecting to
the world.
• How does this contribute to
my TPACK growth?
 One valuable aspect of PLNs is
the fact that it can introduce
new technologies and
strategies that I can try in my
own classroom. New
technology and strategy will
allow me to see what works
and not work; allowing me to
improvise using a different
technology or strategies in my
classroom.
This is a screenshot of my Module 2 assignment
discussing a few benefits of PLNs.
Click here to visit Module 2.

8.  Module 6: Interactive
Whiteboards
• Though I have seen interactive
whiteboards, it was not until this
class that I learned a lot about
them.
• I have discovered that I can use
interactive whiteboards for much
more than I have imagined.
• This is definitely something that
contributes to the growth of my
TPACK skills.
• I have also found some
interesting activities to use that
takes advantage of the
technology the IWB provides.
This is a screenshot of me working with an Interactive
Whiteboard for Part A of Module 6.
Click here to visit Module 6

9.  Module 7: Mlearning
• Maybe it was how I was
taught in school, I have
been always reluctant to
use mobile devices in my
classes during my
practicum.
• Module 7 taught me that
there are many great apps
and tools that could be used
on a mobile device to learn.
• This is something I need to
work on, but I am for sure
going to use mobile learning
in my classes. This is a screenshot of my Module 7 assignment.
Click here to visit Module 7.

10.  Module 8: Learning
Management Systems
• Though I have used them
when I was in school, (most
memorable was SchoolZone)
LMSs we have discussed in
this class is a step forward.
• The ability to creat
announcements, online
quizzes and assingments
definitely helps bring my
TPACK skills one step further.
• I can take advantage of LMSs
to improve my classroom and
make it flexible.
CourseSites is an example of an LMS. I created an
example course website for Module 8.
Click here to visit Module 8.

11.  Technology is a part of
our life now. It impacted
the world and ultimately
will impact me.
• The future will be even
more technological, and I
think it is great for me to
be able to use and
incorporate technology in
my classrooms.
• I am going to teach for
the future, and there is no
better way than to
embrace technology.
Photo by: Tom
http://www.flickr.com/photos/turkletom/4325703868/

12.  There are a lot more that
helped in increasing my
TPACK skills
• Examples: Web 2.0 Tools
(Module 9),
 One challenge for me now
is knowing how to balance
my classroom so
technology and face-to-
face instruction can be
able to retain their values
without one dominating
the other. Connect our world. Embrace Technology!
I created this picture from MS Paint. Isn’t technology
fun?