Technology is ever evolving. With the evolving of technology out in the world, the education system is doing its best to catch up. However, with all the evolving and growing, are we truly caught up with all the available technology? This pandemic has taught everyone the importance of integrating technology into learning. This past year students had to learn how to use the computer not just for their leisure but also for online learning. With this new integration of technology, will learning change? To integrate technology into a classroom a teacher must be well rounded and present, if its either face to face or zoom, however that is only half the battle, students also must be involved. What are some methods that could help incorporate technology in a classroom?
Let us take a dive into what we might know or may not know and why we are behind when it comes to the use of technology. It can be many factors, one example can be a lack of confidence, another example is inadequate professional development and training as the primary obstacle to using technology productively in classroom (Youki Terada, 2020). How can technology be incorporated into learning but also be engaging and fun? Integrating technology can be used in different ways to increase learning with the use of a computer, iPad, smart phone etc. Some technology tools that can be used are blogs, video, canvas, audio and many more. Some of the software that can be used for educational purposes are Khan Academy, Study Blue and Ted Talks, and these are just to name of few.
Another example I would like to use on how to integrate technology into a classroom is called TPACK. TPACK is a framework that supports the teacher with the content, pedagogy and technology. Meaning it helps guide the teacher to reflect on what she knows, how to teach and how technology can be used. The content is based on the proficiency of what the teacher knows, and it can be from theories, concepts and facts. The pedagogical is where you will show your expertise of teaching and technological is your knowledge on how to use the technology tool (Introduction to the TPACK model, 2020).
Technology content knowledge means that you are using (TCK) for deeper understanding. Technology pedagogy knowledge (TPK is how to use technology with your students and content, pedagogical and technological help design lesson (Introduction to the TPACK model, 2020).
Technology took over the world and is being used every single day and has grown and will continue to grow rapidly. Will it bring positive effects on students? Will this change the way students learn? In my own humble opinion, yes, technology has a way of bringing students and teachers together. Learning applications and learning technology tools also play a vital role when it comes to learning.
References
Introduction to the TPACK model. (2020, March 31). Common Sense Education. https://www.commonsense.org/education/videos/introduction-to-the-tpack-model
Mkoehler. (2012, September 12). TPACK Explained. TPACK.ORG. https://www.tpack.org/
Youki Terada. (2020, May 4). A powerful model for understanding good tech integration. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/powerful-model-understanding-good-tech-integration
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