Reflective+Journal+for+Week+of+Jan.+22

As I was reading the information I see how closely the three components are related. The (CK) content is the driving force for most ouf our teaching. Let's face it we mold our content to the standards we need to teach. The (PK) pedagogy doesn't really change unless we make a effort ourselves to change our teaching styles. The (TK) technology is the factor that is the most volatile. It is constantly changing.

Things we taught even in the last few years are outdated. We as teachers are always having to learn new technology. It is so important though for us to keep up, or we are doing a diservice to our students. They need to be well versed in the latest technology or they will never be able to compete in the global marketplace, and isn't that ultimately our goal for our students?

No matter how you break up the 3 parts, the real important thing to remember is the best recipe for success is when all 3 components are being used together. At the point in the diagram of circles where all three groups interesect together.

I hope I am always willing to learn new technology and change my methods of teaching to greater influence my students. That is the challenge I am giving myself as I move along the path of my teaching career.