The document discusses the TPACK framework, which explains the forms of knowledge teachers need to effectively integrate technology into teaching. It identifies three primary knowledge forms: content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, and technological knowledge. It then describes the seven areas of knowledge that comprise TPACK - the intersections of these three primary knowledge forms. Finally, it assigns homework for students to discuss challenges of technology integration and how TPACK prepares teachers for these challenges.

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?