Taking TPACK for a Spin

Spin the Wheel

In this assignment we had to spin a digital wheel and use the tools we were given to complete a task.  My trusty 3 year old assistant Hadley took a turn at the wheel for me and we ended up with toilet paper.  Our task was to use our tool to carry an egg across the room.

The Challenge

I feel like I lucked out in this challenge even though there may have been more suitable items to complete this task as you will see in the video the toilet paper worked, especially when doubled.  

Spinning it to the classroom

So here is what I think we can learn from this assignment and apply to the classroom:

1. It is important to select the right tools for the assignment.  We have talked about how we should not choice technology just because, but rather choice our activity and then find the technology tool that works for that activity.  This will help us enhance learning and achievement.  
2. When life gives you lemons make lemonade.  Sometimes in life you don't always have what you need, it is important to be able to adjust and think outside the box.  This also applies to the students we may have.  All students are going to think and learn differently, and how I may best use a tool may completely different then how someone else learns or uses a tool.  Adapt, grow, change.
3. Take a spin with TPACK all the tools are there to create the perfect learning environment.  

Go spin the wheel and see what your students can create!