Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Computer as constructive tool


The computers can be used in various ways to enhance and make our life convenient for learning and teaching as a teacher in this era.  Computer as constructive tools refers to as using computer for manipulating information, to visualize one’s own understanding of concept and to construct one understands of knowledge.

Constructive tools help students to construct meaning and knowledge. It also emphasizes learning is more effective when a student is actively engaged; it also fosters critical thinking and creates motivated and independent learners.

Some of the constructive tools are concept map program which allows the user to brainstorm about a concept and to visually present them in the form of graphic.  The word, spreadsheet and PowerPoint also allows users to organize , record , manipulate and present their ideas in an attractive and creative way in different forms such letters, reports, presentations, cards etc.

The blog is also one of the constructive tools for learning as it can help the author reflect on their learning on daily basis so it will make a learner more effective and reflective in learning practices.
The examples of constructive tools are
1.       Electronic bulletin board
2.       Moodle
3.       MS publisher
4.       Social networking Sites
5.       Simulations




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