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TPACK

  What is TPCAK? T echnological P edagogical A nd C ontent K nowledge is a framework that teachers use for effective integration of technology into the classroom. During my research on this topic, I learned that technology classroom tools can be inappropriate in some situations if not utilized properly. TPACK is a useful classroom tool that allows teachers to examine the technology and content they are using. It allows them to see that technology is not appropriate for all students, content lessons, or even in a specific classroom.  Technology can support or sabotage an assignment. It must be used in a proper manner to support a lesson. If not, students will be distracted and lose their focus. Then the teacher has lost control of the lesson and will not be able to instruct the students on how it was intended. When used correctly technology can help create a more engaging classroom. It helps to reach different learning styles of students, allow collaboration, help prepare stu...

My Technology Goals and Expectations

  What are my personal technological goals?  I would like to become more fluent with my technology skills. I want to be able to take an educational application and utilize it properly. I have used technology in a variety of ways throughout my educational career - ipads, chromebooks, laptops, and several programs. My goal is to learn about as many devices, programs, and applications available to assist me in the classroom. As a teacher I want to be fluent and be able to teach my students how these advancements can help them. Another goal that I have is to take what I learn from this course and utilize it into my teaching practices. What do I expect to gain from this course? I expect to gain confidence in using a variety of technology in the classroom from this course. I am excited for this class to teach me more applications that I can use in my future classroom. After reviewing the syllabus, I am looking forward to investigating the programs that we will be reviewing each we...

Welcome to Miss Meredith's Classroom

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 Hello everyone!  Welcome to my classroom blog! This is a place for me to reflect what I have learned and share it with you!  I currently attend Tennessee Technological University and will graduate in May with a degree in Elementary Education! I am very excited about my future in the classroom!  I hope you enjoy this blog and my reflections. My wish is that you can learn from me!