Where In Tech Are We?

Each time you are introduced to a new Module in CCTI, you find new things interestingly beautiful and yet again challenges the traditional methods where most systems have adopted for quite a long period of time. This time it is all about establishing on how far we have integrated technology in learning using integration models like the SAMR which offers a method of how Tech might impact teaching and learning.

I have learnt for example a teacher may use SAMR model  by simply doing any or a combination of the following (i) allowing a learner to print out his/her worksheet (Substitution) (ii) learner are allowed to take question answers for example using Google doc in place of pen and paper (Augmentation); (iii) subject students to open writing of some essay with a given theme in which it is recorded and may be presented in an audience such as parents (Modification) or (iv) I would take a class to create a video documentary responding to some class assignments after contacting some various outside sources (Redefinition).

Another beautiful model during this course is the TPACK model which consists of seven (7) different knowledge areas the CK, PK, TK, PCK, TCK, TPK and TPCK. All of which are considered within a particular contextual framework. Within the context of technology integration in schools, it appears to me most often it refer to digital technologies such as laptops, the Internet, and software applications. I have also realized that in this model, the knowledge of concepts, theories, as well as knowledge about accepted ways of designing knowledge is very significant in achieving the learning process. However, it is also prominent that the knowledge of pedagogy alone is necessary but not sufficient enough for teaching purposes, it doesn’t work in isolation.

Besides, the best approach to me is the use of a combination of TPACK.

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