Scaffolding Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) in Computer Science Education through Learning Activity Creation

Abstract

This work attempts to record indicative proposals for learning activities that Computer Science teachers can select or develop with the following objectives: a) leveraging the pedagogical and technological characteristics of digital tools; and b) involving students in active learning. The proposed computer science learning activities comprise a taxonomy of technology-integrated learning activity types framed, in part, on existing taxonomies, (e.g., Bloom taxonomy). The goal is to contribute to the development of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) necessary for Computer Science teachers to effectively make use of learning activities that help students practice, interpret, apply, evaluate and create.