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TPACK model

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The TPACK model stands for Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. It's a framework used in education to understand the complex interactions between technology, pedagogy (teaching methods), and subject matter content knowledge. Importance: 1. Integration of Technology: TPACK emphasizes the seamless integration of technology into teaching practices, ensuring that technology enhances learning outcomes. 2. Effective Teaching: It helps educators design more effective teaching strategies by considering how technology can support content delivery and pedagogical approaches. 3. Adaptability: TPACK encourages educators to adapt their teaching methods and use of technology based on the specific content they are teaching and the needs of their students. 4. Teacher Professional Development: It serves as a guide for teacher professional development, helping educators develop the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate technology into their teaching. Characteristics: 1. Int...

SAMR model

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The SAMR model is a framework used to evaluate the integration of technology into teaching and learning practices. It categorizes technology integration into four levels: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. Characteristics: 1. Substitution: Technology is used as a direct substitute for a traditional tool or method without significant change in the task. For example, using a word processor instead of handwriting assignments. 2. Augmentation: Technology provides functional improvements to the task, such as adding multimedia elements or enhancing accessibility. For example, using spell check or adding images to a document. 3. Modification: Technology allows for a significant redesign of the task, leading to new possibilities that were not previously possible. For example, using collaborative editing tools to allow students to work together in real-time,. 4. Redefinition: Technology enables the creation of previously inconceivable and entirely new tasks, fundamenta...

Middle level ICT integration

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PhET simulation Today we were oriented on using PhET stimulation, it's an interactive science and mathematics simulation developed by the PhET Interactive simulations project at the University of Colorado Boulder with a vision to improve the way science is taught and learned.   It was founded in 2002 by Nobel Laureate Carl Weiman.  Is a non-profit open educational resource project that creates and hosts explorable expiations. PhET provides fun, free, interactive, research-based science and mathematics simulations.  The project now designs, develops, and releases over 125 free interactive simulations for educational use in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, earth science, and mathematics.   PhET  simulations can enhance learning outcomes by providing an engaging, interactive environment where students can experiment and explore concepts in various subjects. These  simulations also spark interest and curiosity among students, making the learning ...