-Models flexible knowledge needed for tech integration

-Works as a concept

CONS:

-Figuring out what TPACK actually looks like in the class

-Requires a practical tool to assist teacher

-Considered overly complicated by educators

EVOLUTION:

- Improve and simplify tech integration

-Focus on measuring techs impact on student ability

-Looks at practicality of tech in the classroom

-Useful to educators focused on "how" students and tech interact

CONS:

-Doesn't focus on learning goals

-Differences in the five levels and measurments makes TIM more time-consuming

EVOLUTION:

-Integration of meaningful learning strategies

-Simple to follow

-Various tech tools can be easily plugged

-Helpful tech utilization explanations

CONS:

-Confusion whether hierarchy is intended or simply categories

EVOLUTION:

-Adding how the tech adresses learning goals

-Sets clear learning goals

-Focuses on quality and impact of student tech use

CONS:

-Proper planning to avoid student distraction

-All three components must work together for proper implementation

EVOLUTION:

-Enhances the ways that tech can be used within all four frameworks

-Technology implimentation should align with learnig goals

-Pedagogy should play a role in tech use