Constructive tools are the application that helps learners
manipulate information, visualize understanding and construct their own
knowledge based on previous knowledge and experiences. Example: simulations,
electronic bulletin board, social networking sites (blog,Facebook, tutor,
etc...),multimedia authoring tools, etc...
Constructionist believes that learning happens through personal
construction of meaning by the learners. The meanings are constructed through
the experiences and that meaning is influenced by the interaction of prior
knowledge and new events. Through the use of constructive tools, one can use
different applications such as concept map, PowerPoint, spreadsheet etc...This
type of application is very common in today's teaching and learning.
In colleges, the tutor teach us using projector in
PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet, Camtesia,etc... . Likewise, students use these
applications to design assignments, prepare power point presentation and also make a video clips with the knowledge of all those components. The usage of these applications helps me to foster the critical thinking and construct my own understanding of
meanings. Furthermore, it gives the opportunities to explore and learn by ourselves. It triggers constructionist learning by helping us learn to adapt, explore and practice.When we were asked to prepare the video using the Camtesia, I had to explore lot of information to come up with this video. After the video is made, I realised that I have combined different components of ICT such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Camtesia, Microsoft word etc...
The constructive video made using the knowledge of Microsoft word and camtesia.
Even in the school, almost all the students use social media such as
Facebook and Wechat. Thus, they become more advanced. So, it would be a great idea to use it for the primary students. However, if these tools are not used wisely, the students may land up exploring the unwanted sites such as use of tobacco, adult sites etc.... Therefore, the teacher should let students use these tool with the close monitoring and intervention.
4 comments:
Nim I think your reflection on the constructive tools is good. You even cited real life examples to support your writing. You even have relevant pictures to support. however i think the information you have provided seemed little limited, you could have stressed more on the constructive tools and how they help in teaching and learning.
You have reflected well on the constructive tool. You have interesting and relevant examples with attractive images. However, if you elaborate more on the information you have provided. It would have been much clearer. Also for more clarity if you have given links for the video to watch for viewers to get a clear idea. Otherwise well written.
You did a great job by reflecting on what you have understood about the constructive tool. You have cited appropriate examples with attractive pictures to support your points.However, if you can reflect more on how constructive tool helps in teaching and learning, it would be more interesting and clearer for the viewers.
Thank you
You have touched up almost everything in your reflection along with the images as an evidence to support your reflection. However,It would havebeen better if you could add more on uses and benefits of constructive tool in teaching and learning process.Otherwise well reflected.
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