Week 2 Engaging with learning materials

Well, I have just spent 3hrs trying to copy the productive pedagogies tool that I completed to my blog.  Actually I tried to copy it anywhere but as you can see, not successfully.  I completed the tool using the example of 'how to start a motorcycle' (battery start). I broke it down into 6 steps and went through and linked them to the productive pedagogies with my limited understanding.  Still disappointed I could not copy it to my blog!!

I really enjoyed reading through the Technological, Pedagogical, Content Knowledge link provided.  Without even knowing, I have been designing lessons and investing in development of staff as described in the reading.  

TPACK, T - Technological/Technology, items from the simple whiteboard to simulation manikins; P - Pedagogical, the teaching style or delivery technique best suited to attain the desired outcome; A - and; C - Content, the information to be delivered/learnt; K - Knowledge, the teachers knowledge of the components.  The TPACK concept describes a standard or level for teacher knowledge that is inclusive of these components.  Each component is a stand alone piece of a puzzle, without one or the other the puzzle is incomplete and the learner will be shortchanged and miss out on the entire picture.  The concept is primarily about the inclusion and importance of technology and teacher knowledge of its use/place.  Formerly pedagogy and content were the only components that rated mention.  Technological advancement specific to the area of education has highlighted the importance and need for its inclusion in the standard of teacher knowledge.

Below is a picture one of the many forms of technology I use during the delivery of educational sessions to staff.