Technology

I am in my 20th year of teaching high school German and Spanish. The classroom technology transformation over that time has been phenomenal. As our district has adopted a 1:1 device program, the possibilities of technology integration have expanded immensely. 

The TPACK model of technology integration resonates with me most, as it combines sound content knowledge (in this case, world language content knowledge), with the art of teaching (including know how to assess and appropriately use instructional strategies) and technological knowledge (knowing how to select, use and integrate technology into the curriculum).  The TPACK model emphasizes that technology is just a part of great teaching. 

Using the TPACK framework, to reflect on my own teaching and practices, I feel like I have had quite the journey over the past 16 years of teaching. I came into the profession with strong content knowledge in my languages (German & Spanish), and some basic pedagogical knowledge. I advanced to combine the two and then add technological content as the years progressed and technology became more available. I now feel like I try hard to balance all three, but perhaps I’m still not quite in the middle; I balance two at a time. I hope to continue on the path to have a nice balance between all three. 

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