Reflection on constructive tool

Constructive tools are general purpose tool that can be used for manipulating information, constructing one’s own knowledge or visualizing one’s own understanding. The term ‘constructive’ stands for the facts that these tools enable users to produce a certain tangible product for a given instructional purpose. Some examples of the constructive tool are: concept map, word, spreadsheet and power point (to organize, record, manipulate and present their ideas), social networking sites like blog/facebook/twitter) and Moodle.

 

ICT as a constructive tool plays a vital role in teaching and learning where it reduces the workload of teachers. We did a task collecting weight of our class members and kept a record in excel. We analyzed the data in the form of column charts. In reality, if we let the student do the activity using ICT as constructive it’s easy for them to interpret the data. It enhances their cognitive development and experiences. Computer applications such as spreadsheet, social networking sites and words engage students in a variety of higher-order thinking, such as evaluating, analyzing, connecting, elaborating, problem-solving and decision making.
 

ICT as a constructive helps learner manipulative information, visualize one’s understanding and construct one’s knowledge. Therefore as an educator or facilitator teach students how to construct their knowledge using ICT technology for their benefits and to have learning progress.