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Coming to Singapore for the first time, Prof Punya is the leading expert in the area of integrating IT into classroom teaching. His groundbreaking work, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) captures the essential qualities of knowledge required by teachers for effective technology integration into their teaching, while addressing the complex, multifaceted and situated nature of teacher knowledge. With the thrust of MOE's IT Masterplan 3 in full swing, learn why TPACK is significant in teaching and learning.

Punya Mishra is a professor of Educational Psychology & Educational Technology at the college of Education at Michigan State University. He directs the Master of Arts in Educational Technology programme and is the programme co-chair of the SITE 2011 conference at Nashville. He was also the former chairman of the Innovation & Technology Committee of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.

Seminar: The Seven Trans-Disciplinary Habits of Mind: Extending the TPACK Framework Towards 21st Century learning
In the seminar, Prof Punya examines the need for fostering transformative learning, emphasizing the roles that trans-disciplinary thinking and recent technologies can play in creating the transformative teaching and learning of the 21st century. He will introduce the Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework as a starting point for discussing the special kinds of knowledge, skills, and understanding that teachers require in order to become effective classroom mediators of transformative learning experiences. Within this framework, Prof Punya proposes seven cognitive tools needed for success in the new millennium, and describes examples of how teachers can repurpose digital technologies to use these cognitive tools. Together with the participants, he will explore the implications for research and practice.
Venue:	SMA, City Campus
Date:	1 June 2011
Time:	9.00am - 1.00pm
Standard Fees*	$200
Discounted** /STU⁺ Fees	$160

Workshop: Putting TPACK into Practice: An interdisciplinary approach
The workshop session follows from the seminar. This is where Prof Punya will take teachers through a more hands-on session and give participants ideas and strategies.
Venue:	SMA, City Campus
Date:	2 June 2011
Time:	9.00am - 3.00pm
Standard Fees*	$250
Discounted** /STU⁺ Fees	$200

* Applicable to first participant from the school.
** Applicable to subsequent participant(s) who sign up together from the same school.
⁺To be eligible for STU member rates, all applications must be accompanied by a photocopy of the STU membership card.

Note: Please note that all payment made is not refundable. However,replacements are permitted if any participant is unable to attend. All meals served will be Halal.

Download & complete the application form and email to programmes@educare.sg. The principal’s signature will not be required if the application is sent via email.

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Note: A copy of the email application must be sent to the respective school principal. Unless the sender is the school principal, it will not be valid.
Alternatively, you could also fax the application form to 6297-7386 (The principal's signature will be required for application sent by fax).

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