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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