Describe differences between TPACK, SAMR and SECTIONS.
First of all, what is TPACK. It is a three part model and the three parts are content knowledge (CK), pedagogical knowledge (PK), and technological knowledge (TK). These three parts can also be combined with each other to form different types of knowledge: Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), Technological Content Knowledge (TCK), Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TPK), and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). In other words, CK is what teachers know, PK is how teachers teach, and TK is what technology they use.
Then about SMAR, it consists of four parts: substitution, augmentation, modification and redefinition. SAMR prefers to use unique multimedia learning to improve learning efficiency, such as taking notes with sketches. TPACK focuses on using technology to make teaching better.
The SECTIONS model has seven components: students, ease of use, costs, teaching functions, interaction, organizational issues, networking, and security and privacy. SECTIONS is not so much a model as a teaching framework. Teachers should strictly follow these steps to design rigorous teaching models and methods.
Although there are differences among the three models, their purpose is to create a perfect teaching material, so that students’ learning efficiency is higher and learning pressure is less.
If you want to learn more about TPACK, you can watch the video below.
Hello Yue. After reading your blog, I have a preliminary understanding of the definitions of TPACK, SMAR and SECTION. TPACK focuses on the teachers themselves; SMAR focuses on the methods of teaching courses. SECTION itself is a teaching framework. Therefore, there is a clear distinction between these three. I have a suggestion, that is, can you give a few examples to illustrate the role of these concepts in teaching?
I really like your summary of TPACK, SAMR and SECTIONS. I want to know if you can tell me more about the application of TPACK, SAMR and SECTIONS in practical teaching.