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Adam's TPACK

1. Technological Knowledge My knowledge of technology is good but not great. It is improving on a daily basis as our technology class moves on. As the class goes on I am gaining a better understanding of the different types of technology that I can use. I am still trying to figure out the best ways ways to integrate and use technology in my Physical Education Classes.

2. Pedagogical Knowledge I consider myself to a great pedagogical knowledge. During my undergraduate classes I learned many different methods of teaching. In PE I use a lot of modeling, practice, differentiation, and class discussion. Once students start the daily activity I observe the students. If there is student struggling with a concept I talk with them to use different techniques to improve their skills before we move on.

3. Content Knowledge My knowledge of the content I teach is very strong. I have always loved sports, physical activity, and learning about health related topics. I enjoy teaching and discussing with my students the importance of the information use real world connections. I read and learn about new methods, games, and current health issues that I can bring back and share with my students.

4. Where I see myself I see myself doing very well within the TPACK Model. I am very knowledgeable with pedagogy and content knowledge. My technological knowledge is not where I believe it should be, however, it is increasing on a daily basis. I am learning and understanding better ways to incorporate technology into my classroom.

Rick's TPACK:

1. Technology Knowledge My knowledge of technology is above average but I am advancing along quickly. I try to use technology in my classroom as often as possible depending on our unit. I enjoy being exposed to and learning new innovative technology.

2. Pedagogical knowledge I like to keep my lessons fresh and exciting. In my physical education class I model new activities for my students through instruction and demonstration but when I'm in the health class I take a different approach. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable in the health field so I like to provide my students with a lot of group based and project based materials.

3. Content Knowledge My knowledge content of P.E. and health is quite strong. I am still very active in the gym, play softball, ice hockey, and a lot of other sports. I enjoy educating my students with all the activities in our curriculum, from teaching to demonstrating. I like to stay current with new activities for the students.

4. Where I see myself I see myself as pretty decent with the TPACK Mode. My knowledge in the area of content and pedagogical is very good but my knowledge in the area of technology is somewhat weak but I am working at making it stronger each and everyday. Through the use of the technology class, it is making me more knowledgeable with the direction technology is going in education.

Don's TPACK:

1. Technological Knowledge My technological skills are fair, but improving everyday with what I have been learning just in this technology course alone. I have used the internet to help me figure out certain aspects of a curriculum and applied it to my content knowledge. Technology helps me, as a teacher; learn helpful tools and techniques that I can pass onto my students through my teaching. I have learned new technological strategies that will help me in the future with my curriculum so I know I will be staying in check with todays "Digital Natives".

2. Pedagogical knowledge Having 15 years experience as a P.E. teacher both in the inner city and suburbs I feel I have a valuable content knowledge that helps me with my pedagogical techniques that help the students learn more actively and retain the knowledge I'm teaching them. The skills I teach, even at Kindergarten level, are interesting to them so their knowledge of that activity is less difficut to comprehend and they have fun and learn easier and quicker.

3. Content Knowledge My content knowledge is 15 years experience with students from the Chicago inner city to the suburbs. Yes, I learned alot of knowledgable facts in my B.S. Degree at college but you take that standard knowledge and apply it in the class, but after years experience you get to learn from your mistakes, achievements, accomplishments and triumphs constantly and that content knowledge is valuable to me and in turn I apply on a daily basis to my students. I know I must be doing a pretty fair job for I get support and admiration from the parents all the time regarding their children and that to me is a valuable comodity, good feedback.

4. Where I see myself I see myself strong in the content and pedagogical knowledge area of TPACK, for as technology my strengths are growing weekly, and will be applied as needed.

Our team and where we fit in the TPACK model..... All three of our members have great content knowledge, and have applied that through the pedagogical theory to our students in fine content. Our students are learning through our content knowledge and advancing in their physical fitness ability as they grow through the years at each of our schools. Adam and Rick have great technological skills and apply them as often as possible and Don is learning new techniques constantly and will apply them as learned, as well.