Integration of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) in classrooms through a teacher's lens

Abstract

Technological literacy has become an unavoidable requirement in today's classroom. The importance of incorporating technology into traditional learning settings aims to create meaningful learning experiences while also cultivating positive perspectives and relationships with technology. While technological knowledge has become indispensable in most classrooms and has been incorporated into various curriculum and frameworks, the incorporation of technology in traditional teaching is accompanied by barriers and limitations based on preconceived notions of technology, school culture, and access to technology. This paper attempts to assist teachers/educators in understanding how Mishra and Koehler's Technology Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model can resolve issues and help them overcome the monotony of the online teaching-learning process. The goal of this paper is to provide a brief overview of the TPACK model, examples of how the framework can be integrated with science content, and recommendations for solutions to common barriers and limitations across other subject areas.