TPAK and Friends

Glen McSparran

4 C's, Samr, and tpak

I think so. There's Critical Thinking, Creativity, Collaboration, and Communication

Apollo Justice

Of course! Let's start with what you already have. Do you know the 4 C's?

Juniper Woods

I can't seem to connect with my students on their level. My worksheets and textbook just aren't getting them involved. Can you help?

Apollo Justice

Teachers Schoolroom

SAMR is about using technology in order to enhance your lesson! In order, Substitution changes things just to a new format, Augmentation changes it while adding small improvements, Modification changes the lesson to improve learning, and Redefinition teaches the lesson in ways inconceivable before. These are not mutually exclusive or inclusive. You can do some and not others!

Juniper Woods

I don’t think so. What exactly are those?

Apollo Justice

OK! Since you've got those down, it's all about delivering that to your students! Do you know about SAMR or TPAK?

Juniper Woods

Teachers Schoolroom

Thank you so much! I'll use these in my next lesson and get these kids all the info they need in an effective way!

Apollo Justice

TPAK is a combination of three ideas- Teaching with technology, Student learning experiences, and strategic use. If you can effectively combine all three of these, it's a great way of teaching!

Juniper Woods

Sounds cool! I will need to use that. What's TPAK?

Apollo Justice

Teachers Schoolroom