Science Technologies

A couple of the science technologies I explored were the stellarium and google earth applications. The stellarium program was especially interesting in that it allows the user to view the sky from various points on the Earth (not to mention the Moon!) and at any point in history. Children can view the sky on the day they were born, during specific historical events, etc. I think there are many fun applications for this software. Children can view the sky as they study Christopher Columbus and his trek across the Atlantic Ocean; this activity would mesh science and history lessons and provide a truly exciting experience.
Goggle earth is another fun program children can use to learn about geography and can help children when studying any number of subjects. For example, if children are learning about ancient Egypt, they can 'visit' Egypt using goggle earth and see the pyramids first hand.

TPACK

I think the TPACK information is very interesting and rather important. I know that pedagogical knowledge should be second nature for teachers but many teachers refuse to use technology in the classroom and others simply don't have the resources. Although the latter of the two is a difficult situation to navigate through, both should be worked out. Teachers need to use technology because it allows children to learn in a hands on environment; sensory information vital to learning. Content information is also a gimmie for most teachers since you cannot teach what you do not know. All three aspects spoken of in TPACK are important and technology truly enhances content.