Technological pedagogical and content knowledge - a definition

In order to describe technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK), it is useful to first define pedagogical content knowledge (PCK).

PCK essentially refers to the combination of the following three types of knowledge, which allows teachers to effectively transfer knowledge to learners:

• knowledge about the subject matter or content;
• knowledge about teaching principles; and
• knowledge about context.

TPACK adds technology into the mix and refers to how technology (specifically information and communications technology) can be appropriately incorporated into pedagogy to facilitate the learning of content.