TPACK Framework

Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knoledge (TPACK) is a framework based on Shulman's idea of pedagogical content knowledge used by teachers in a technologically enhanced learning environment to understand and describe knowledge for effective pedagogical practice.


Technological knowledge allows teachers to use computers, interactive whiteboards, programs and other technology in the classroom. Content knowledge is the knowledge of a specific subject taught such as English, maths and science. Pedagogical knowledge is the way the content knowlege is taught.


The following diagram show how these three knowleges link together.

Content knowledge and Pedagogical knowledge meet to allow the content to be effectivly taught. Pedagogical knowledge and Technological knowlege meet to know how to use technology to effectivly whilst teaching. Technological and Content knowlege meet to allow the teacher to understand how the technology used supports the content being taught.

References:

http://www.citejournal.org/vol7/iss3/editorial/article1.cfm