TPACK & ISTE standards by Becky Curchy

Becky

curchyr1 — 2015-10-25 18:06:37 UTC

This ISTE standard #1 goes hand in hand with TPACK. Teachers must decide what is the developmentally appropriate way to have students collaborate.

Susan- Standard 1

raos — 2015-10-27 01:28:43 UTC

Standard 1 requires teachers to have a strong grasp of content in order to facilitate the collaboration and creativity that the standard outlines.

Additionally this is a pedagogy that needs to be embraced. This sort of work does not always happen smoothly-- teachers need to commit to to see it through the bumps along the way.

Susan-Standards 2 and 3

raos — 2015-10-27 01:33:33 UTC

The focus of these standards-Design and develop digital age experiences and model digital work and learning- requires a focus on the T in TPaCK. Staying current with technology goes a long way with both of these standards,

Differentiation and personalized learning is a big part of standard 2 as well== Pedagogy!

Susan- Standards 4, Digital Citizenship and 5, Professional Growth and leadership.

raos — 2015-10-27 01:39:39 UTC

Teaching to this standard can be so difficult- especially at the elementary level. How many adults do we all know that don't use technology responsibly?

That said, it should move to the front of the line! Our students must know how to evaluate information and understand their own digital footprints because the digital world is their world.

As teachers, we need to commit to growing our content knowledge and pedagogy in digital citizenship in order to do our best for our students.

Pat-Standard 1

holtsp — 2015-10-30 01:41:52 UTC

Teachers need to reflect on content and know when/how to integrate technology to facilitate learning while engaging students with problem solving and reflection.

Susan I totally agree that we need to commit to working through the bumps.

Birgit

2015-10-30 22:04:04 UTC

Although Standard 1 combines teacher knowledge of subject matter and teaching and learning to using technology to advance student learning, you still must have a vision of technology infusion as noted in Standard 5. I know many teachers have the Content and Pedigogical knowledge but we are in need of training to bring our teachers up to the technological knowledge. Interesting reading!

Susan

raos — 2015-10-31 16:56:34 UTC

Birgit, I agree that technology training should be ongoing, and included in all other PD as a viable tool.

I think it's important to note, though, that teachers need to be willing to take some risk with technology as well. New things come out every day-- some will be fantastic and take lessons to a new level, and others will flop. We'll never know until we try.

I see a lot of value in the teachable moments that arise when things don't always go as planned. On the spot lessons in flexibility problem solving come to mind.

Becky- Standard 3

curchyr1 — 2015-11-01 13:51:47 UTC

As teachers model the use of digital tools for work and learning, they need to keep in mind what technologies are accessible to parents, teachers and students at home and at the school site.

Some parents and students have nothing at home, some only smart phones that may require special apps that MAY require a purchase. These should be avoided at a Title I school unless the school can purchase a home license.

Becky - BTW

curchyr1 — 2015-11-01 13:55:57 UTC

I love padlet and am incorporating this into my lessons this rotation. This is a very cool tool!

Becky

curchyr1 — 2015-11-01 13:57:43 UTC

Susan, where is the AGREE button? We've talked so much about how great failures are for students, but they also offer learning experiences for adults! What do we do when things don't go as planned? Problem solve!

Susan

raos — 2015-11-01 15:06:30 UTC

Yes-- this is a very easy tool. I am going to give it a try too.

I bet it can be a great tool to motivate students to write about their thinking in math-- a huge obstacle right now. Thanks for puttingideas in my head!

Joesy Standard

2015-11-01 22:10:45 UTC

Teachers are naturally creative if they are effective teachers. This standard would be a given if a teacher has the understanding of the other standards. It almost seems backwards that this is first.

TPACK

curchyr1 — 2015-11-01 22:16:49 UTC

Joesy Standard

2015-11-01 22:16:50 UTC

This seems to me to be the pivotal standard. The ability to choose the technology that will best pedagogically facilitate the acquisition of content. So, that technology is a background or mode for delivering the learning goal. Content is the focus. How do we enhance the pedagogical experience through the use of technology

Joesy Standard 5

2015-11-01 22:26:01 UTC

I'm not sure what you mean Susan. I think one of the reasons we teach is because we are committed to life long learning. What we are doing ( this iste course) is an example of this standard. We are beginners but this will help everyone in our teaching community at SeaWind by forging this path.

Susan

raos — 2015-11-02 00:20:10 UTC

I agree that we are committed to growing our knowledge in this area. I was talking in the more general "we" of teachers. Many who are uncomfortable with technology being part of this group as well.