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Introduction
You have looked **closely at theories.** Now, how is learning theory applied? Learning theory can be applied through technology. But technology has more broad definition than most realize. SEE - Techne - Description of the epistemological background of the word.

There are many **fields** or **disciplines** that apply learning theory to instruction through engaging in learning design, particularly with technology. Note: These are fields or disciplines that a person could study to find a job in a related field such as teaching, training or designing.

There are many **fields/disciplines** that apply learning theory to instruction. Some **fields/disciplines** that apply learning theory:
 * 1) Instructional Technology
 * 2) Educational Technology
 * 3) Instructional Design
 * 4) Learning Sciences

Task 1 - Fields
There are many **fields** that apply learning theory to instruction. You will work as a group to **identify the four fields** listed above, and complete the guide sheet given to you on the various fields.

**Task 2 - TPACK **
Regardless of the field, one needs to understand Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK). TPACK "identifies the nature of knowledge required by teachers for technology integration in their teaching, while addressing the complex, multifaceted and situated nature of teacher knowledge" (from http://mkoehler.educ.msu.edu/tpack/what-is-tpack/)

You will read various resources and after you have done the reading, do the crossword puzzle. (OR while you do the reading you can do the crossword puzzle ). You will need to download the crossword puzzle and print it out.

Resources

 * **Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge** (TPACK) - @http://mkoehler.educ.msu.edu/tpack/what-is-tpack/
 * Read and download the PDF - by [|Mishra & Koehler, 2006]
 * **CROSS WORD PUZZLE** -[[file:Educational Tech&TPCK.pdf]]

Tips:
Use your "search" function in Acrobat Reader to help you find the answers.

Conclusion:
Hope you had fun doing the crossword puzzle, and that you did not stress about it! In class you will further the discuss the concepts discussed in the following ways: 1. How do the **fields** that apply learning theory, apply to you and what you want to do? 2. What is an **example** of the way you would like to **apply TPACK**?


 * NOTE: **Crossword puzzle was made with Discovery's Free puzzle maker: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/free-puzzlemaker/?CFID=371161&CFTOKEN=56420648

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