Part B: Wicked Problem TPACK Application

What is the TP knowledge for the solution?  (i.e., how does the technology you have chosen support the teaching strategies and methods you have chosen?)

The Technological Pedagogical knowledge is the ability to use the Weebly application and tools. The students will learn to photograph artwork, upload digital files to the computer, create a web-site using Weebly.com, upload images and text to the web-pages in order to fully complete this need. There are a range of tools that students could use to complete this task. In my experience Weebly is a free, teacher/student friendly application that eliminates problems encountered in other services, such as Google Sites. 

What is the TC knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how specifically does this technology make the content in your problem more intellectually accessible?  Be sure to think about representation.)

The Technological Content knowledge presented in this project relates to the Michigan Visual Arts Content Standard 1:  All students will apply skills and knowledge to perform in the arts. Benchmark 4: Be involved in the process and presentation of a final product or exhibit. Students will learn the importance of art selection in preparing for a portfolio review or art exhibit. Students should include artwork from multiple disciplines to show their talents in a wide range of styles and materials. Students should also be sure to include artwork in which they worked “from life.” Meaning, the student observed an object, person, or place to create an art piece rather than a photograph or art piece from another artist. This will allow the viewer to see the true talent of the students. 

What is the PC knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how specifically do your pedagogical choices make the content in your problem more intellectually accessible? Be sure to think about how the student will experience the content given these instructional strategies.)

The pedagogical content knowledge is the intersection of the content and the application meet. As already discussed the Weebly application is very user friendly and will provide an easy transition for my students. Along with demonstrations from myself and one on one guidance I feel the students will have very few problems. The students will be able to present their artwork in a whole new way. I will guide students through the new information in audio, visually and as text. I believe in hitting multiple learning styles/multiple intelligence's the students will be able to learn the information needed in order to be successful.