One can assume that when preparing food, certain utensils are designed with certain purposes, and those utensils and purposes work together to help a person prepare food items in particular manners. If I am to mash potatoes, I need a utensil designed to support the mashing process well. If I am too bake a cake, my tools should allow for that purpose with the most possible ease and effectiveness.
In our current CEP 810 endeavors (MSU MAET program), we are attempting to understand the framework presented in the TPACK model, the ideas surrounding the blending of technology, pedagogy, and content within the contexts of educational environments. At its core, this framework (developed by MSU Professors in 2006) focuses on the art of adapting the tools available to the task at hand, otherwise termed “repurposing.”
Therefore, to better experience this concept in a practical manner, we undertook the challenge of preparing a certain food item (selected at random) with the use of three “tools” (selected by a neutral 3rd-party individual unaware of the assignment), specifically a plate, bowl, and utensil of the individual’s choosing.
I, personally, believe that the role of this 3rd-party individual is significant. Some may anticipate something afoot when asked to retrieve the tools and may make their selections with a natural bias. For instance, an individual could attempt to achieve humor and retrieve absolutely absurd items with no correlation (seriously? You brought me a cookie sheet, a sauce pan, and a cheese grater?). Another, however, may, in the same natural bias, seek to assist the experimenter and provide more generally applicable tools. I would call the first person a nuisance and the second an ally.
For my own efforts, it so happens that my dear wife falls more commonly in the “ally” division than the “nuisance” department. Thanks!
Thus, what you will find in the video below is a presentation of my efforts to prepare vegetables TPACK style using only (1) a large plate, (2) a standard cereal bowl, and (3) a short fork. I hope you enjoy!
Defending Learning 
Nice shout out to the TPACK wesbite! Your video presence and sense of editing/design is great, it really shines in this piece. You might consider taking a peak at http://www.ds106.us if you’re interested in digital storytelling.
My big take away from this post is the way you pointed out the significance of who is selecting the tools that educators use. Too often, 3rd parties that are far removed from the classroom select these tools that teachers need to use, and may not always consult those using it.