When using TPACK we want to make sure to almost use it backwards. In that sense making sure we find our content first. Then we use the content to have pedagogy. To wrap it all up we need to use technology to support our content and pedagogy.

• integrating reading in PDF form on iPads

• having students video themselves for literacy

• kids using Google Maps to show places they would visit with checkpoints in that city

• using the flashcard factory in Pear deck to help students study for a literacy test coming up

• teachers giving students a poll of if they are understanding content or not to gauge what needs to be retaught in the lesson

• Students learning about math and addition and having them answer open-ended questions about the addition they are learning.

• Students learning about geography and having to answer multiple choice question about the geography in a certain region in the video

• students searching for an animal for their science project on reptiles

• students looking to see how many planets there is and the names of them

• students are learning about the tornadoes that ripped through Nebraska in April of 2024 and can see the real place they touched down.

• students are learning about the 7 wonders of the world and can see real up close tours of what they look like and grasp the idea of how big they are and what they look like

• asking an opening class questions on how your students are doing that day

• in lecture using it to ask students a question you had just talked out.

• Students using geographical features they are learning to ask questions to find the other classes' location

• Allows students to critically think in the classroom within their group when trying to find the state or country

• students are learning about Yellowstone National Park and allowing them a tour of it can give you and insight on what we are learning about and connect words to the real thing

• students have a unit where they are learning about stars and planets and they are able to do a field trip in a planetarium to see what it looks like in real life

• Ask students to share one word that describes what they remember from yesterday’s lesson in the live word cloud.

• Quiz function to review material after a lesson in a fun, game-like format.

• Assign a math or science video with embedded questions for homework or centers, so students learn at their own pace and come to class ready to apply their knowledge.

• Use animated story videos and insert questions about plot, characters, or vocabulary to build comprehension skills during literacy stations.

• Teachers can assign math problems for students to solve digitally. As students work through them, the teacher can give real-time feedback or hints to support learning.

• Upload a passage and add questions for students to answer directly on the page. Teachers can monitor responses live and provide instant support where needed.

• Students can create posters or storyboards to show what they’ve learned in science, history, or reading.

• Students can create a video talking about how the food chain of a tiger works

• Review vocabulary, math facts, or science content in a game format that keeps students motivated.

• Start the day with a short Blooket game to activate prior knowledge and energize students.

• Students are looking at different animals in the desert and seeing how those animals are able to survive in those conditions.

• Students are going to the Eiffel Tower to see the features and the historical landmark of it.

• Students can manipulate 3D shapes to learn about their properties ( faces, edges, vertices) and relationships between different shapes.

• Use 3D shapes to create their own house to learn what shapes build their ideal house.

• Students can create a short video summarizing a book they've read, highlighting key events and themes.

• Students can explain a science concept or historical event in a fun, scripted video format, showcasing both content knowledge and creativity.

• Teachers can award points to students for positive behaviors like participation, kindness, or staying on task. This helps reinforce good habits and motivates students through visual and immediate feedback.

• Teachers can share photos, videos, announcements, and individual student progress with parents in real time, keeping families engaged and informed about classroom activities and student growth.

• Students can contribute ideas on a shared Padlet wall during class discussions, such as generating ideas for a story or listing what they know about a science topic.

• Students can upload their work (drawings, writing samples, videos) to individual Padlet boards to create personal portfolios that show their learning progress throughout the year.

• Students can write illustrated stories or poems using Storybird’s artwork as inspiration, helping them develop narrative skills and vocabulary in a fun, visual way.

• Students can publish their finished stories to share with classmates and families, promoting pride in their work and fostering a classroom community of young authors.