What is TPACK?

TPACK, which stands for "Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge" is simply a combination of content, knowledge and technology. Content is what the teacher is actually licensed to teach. For example if a teacher teaches Math, then making sure proper knowledge of that subject matter exists. Pedagogy is having the knowledge of the different teaching methods for each student and technological refers to the ability to apply technology as needed. Each component of TPACK works equally together for a more efficient way of teaching. TPACK is about enhancing students’ thinking for an easier way of learning. It is also an opportunity for students and teachers to explore and think "outside the box". For instance, teaching students the 7 continents of the world might be easier with a virtual game than through a textbook. Consequently that becomes an opportunity for the students to explore the game, but still learn the content. The idea here, is to modernize teaching and going beyond a textbook reading. Nevertheless, TPACK is using technology to engage students and allowing them to develop. In addition, TPACK builds on the core standards by integrating technology to their teaching methods. Therefore, teachers are expected to be creative with their pedagogy with the use of technology. Finally, TPACK is also about having the proper tools in the classroom for every student to access. This means that students shouldn’t have to settle for little when there are numerous tools to benefit from. Since technology has changed everything, it’s only right for the education system to innovate with technology through TPACK.

http://www.ttf.edu.au/what-is-tpack/what-is-tpack.html
http://www.tpck.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_Pedagogical_Content_Knowledge
http://mkoehler.educ.msu.edu/blog/2010/07/02/iste-tpack-video-%E2%80%93-all-the-tpack-2x-the-commercial-interruptions/