Chapter 4: “Leveraging the development of English TPCK within the deictic nature of literacy: By Joan E. Hughes and Cassandra M. Scharber

Chapter 4: “Leveraging the development of English TPCK within the deictic nature of literacy: By Joan E. Hughes and Cassandra M. Scharber

When I read this chapter I had to take a deep breath because that is exactly how I feel as a teacher, sometimes overwhelmed with everything going on. The fact is that we need to continue to teach the content , but emphasizing on E-TPCK model.

I really liked how preservice teachers are starting to get this knowledge before they enter the field. This is so important. I did not graduate all that long ago and did not get nearly what I needed for technology help. I would of considered myself “good” at computers, but I had no clue how to use technology in a lesson plan. Because I love technology I have read about every article and book on how to use technology in a classroom.

I have noticed in the past two or three years the new teachers that we hire are much more proficient at incorporating technology appropriately. There now is quite a few younger teachers in our middle school and I would say that we have changed the culture of our school regarding technology. I feel very strongly that we should use what we have to help others out that are not so comfortable at the TPCK model.

I also want to talk about how the author criticizes the use of digital text. Look at the Kindle, IPOD’s online news papers. We are a digital world and yes there are classics to be read and cherished , but why not listening to it from your IPOD or buying it for your Kindle? What is the difference? I feel that the people/educators that resist new technologies are hurting themselves and their students.