The+Wicked+Problem

The following is my ideal classroom:



The external factors that are associated with implementing TPACK in schools is the limited technology access that is offered. There are many wonderful videos, tools, web 2.0 applications that are applicable to the content taught at all grade levels but is often not allowed to be accessed at school without going through many hurdles. Other external factor that impact TPACK in schools is the amount of time allowed to access the computer lab.Other factors associated with implementing TPACK at my grade level (Kindergarten) are the issues of my students and their lack of fine motor skills and unfamiliarity with computers. Although they are digital natives, they also do not know enough about computer technology and the basic functions of computers to access some of the *nouns* associated with TPACK.

The internal factors that will be beneficial to me is my knowledge of the content field. I am very confident in what I need to teach and the pedagogy, the way I teach it. Implementing technology is easier for me because I am a digital native and enjoy using technology and the vast ideas that you can teach with it. Internally, sometimes it is difficult to get over my personal issues with letting go of as much time that is needed to complete the projects. I like to make sure every minute is spent educationally and on task and sometimes implementing technology with such young kiddos is that it requires many adults to trouble shoot the kiddo's projects. However, if it is a whole group lesson, incorporating technology and implementing TPACK in the best manner possible is fairly easy. The students have gotten the handle of teaching calendar via SMARTBOARD and they can teach each other fairly independently. The teacher is there for "control" and guidance.