My Discovery of Stellarium!

One of the science/math technologies I explored was a software program called "Stellarium."  This program provides a simulation of the night sky and allows its users to hone in on any stellar body or object, from galaxies, to planets, to star clusters, etc.  "Stellarium" also allows you to view the night sky from any hemisphere at any time of day.  One feature also allows you to see all of the 88 constellations as well as their corresponding mythological figures superimposed over the group of stars that comprises that constellation.  It is an enjoyable program that uses impressive graphics, real time images, and numerous tools and features that enable you to come to a better understanding of numerous scientific and astronomic concepts.

TPACK

TPACK, the acronym meaning Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge, is the idyllic combination of knowledge types all teachers should possess.  The ability to maintain all of these types of knowledge is, or should be, the goal of every teacher.  All teachers should be able to properly exercise their pedagogical knowledge in order to fully engage students as they learn specific subject matter while also utilizing and applying their knowledge of technology to enhance the content being taught.  If teachers can master this, they will be more successful in reaching students of all learning types because they will have the tools and understanding that is required to prepare a variety of involved and captivating lesson plans.