TPACK & uasage of TPACK in classroom

Technology Knowledge (TK) & Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK)

1. In my personal experience I believe I need to improve in my TK or technological knowledge because many of my students learning habits can't be met by the my minimal technological training i have received through the training my district has provided. I believe this course plus other courses i have enlisted have let me understand and see how I can improve my teaching in my class without the fear of not knowing what technology can work best for my classes. At times we are given certain pieces of equipment that can be used in one class but will not work well in another subject. The cookie cutter approach to technology cannot be used in every classroom. As educators we must search what best fits each individual classroom. Trust me Electronic whiteboards are great but do not function for every class room. I have seen teachers just use them for viewing movies and minimal work that a classroom like mine would like the hands on experience it provides for all students. Another improvement I feel I need to make is the alignment of technology into my lesson would be the key for the success of my students but ultimately an easier way for me to teach difficult or key concepts some of my students may learn easier or better using technology the appropriate way.

2. As a middle school teacher with three contents MATH, Texas History and Art the challenge has been to create a seamless teaching environment that uses technology to teach all three subjects. I have observed that the electronic whiteboard cannot work in Texas history like it does in art and math. I would like to have in the near future the possibility to have a  video conferencing classroom to be connected  with a foreign classroom to teach my student the difference between cultures and traditions> I believe this concept would help out my students see the how technology can truly be used . In art I would like to use wiki or blogger to communicate with eth art world outside El Paso> I believe ideas from New York, Santa FE, Paris France and other Art Mecca can contribute to the learning process many of my students may not get from me. In art, i believe Ideas must flow from different philosophies to see what true creativity is about enhanced with Video chats, wikis, and blogger many of my students can truly experience their future in video editing, graphic design or art in general. In math i would like to introduce real life concepts in math by using architectural and engineering programs that design structures based on the density of the weight of the beams or columns needed to constructs buildings. This programs could help them see real life problems and may spark interest in the engineering fields or architectural field.