Tuesday September 28th

Technological pedagogical content knowledge
This was a rather long article that talked about TPACK and the many dimensions of integrating technology. This article helped me gain a better understanding of what the TPACK theory and pedagogical approach is and how to use it. I will use this article in order to gain a deeper understanding of the content and how I will use it in my own classroom.

Constructing learning: Using technology to support teaching for understanding
This article was very interesting how it emphasized the use of integration of content knowledge with technology. The article also talked about infusing many different knowledge and experiences into the use and knowledge gaining component of using technology within the curriculum. I really liked this article because it talked about how to make learning and using technology a real experience for children to help develop their understanding in the subjects.

Empowering igeneration
This article was about how teachers can effectively integrate technology in the classroom and connect many other real life experiences through the web. The programs designed allow the children to become more engaged with their environment and help manufacture a deeper understanding about the world around them. I would use this article as an idea basis to get my students more involved in current events around the world.

Earth science - 4th grade - interaction on the web
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/activity/
http://www.hsv.com/scitech/earthsci/quake.html
I would use these sites when talking about volcanic activity, I could show them this interactive map that shows the up to date activity around the world. We would also be able to investigate specific volcanoes around the world and discuss. This was used in one of my classes and it was a real eye opener, it really made me aware of all of the activity on the earth.