constructive tool

                                                              Construction tool


What is a constructive tool?

Constructive tools are general purpose tools that can be used for manipulating information, constructing one's own knowledge or visualizing one's understanding.

Example: concept map program, desktop publishing program


Integration with lessons

1. students can create a draft using the editing functions of a word processor.
2. manipulating information
3. visualizing one's understanding of 
4. building new knowledge

Emphasize:

• students' need to construct their own understanding.
• learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge.
• learning is more effective when a student is actively engaged.
• fosters critical thinking, creates motivated and independent learners.

Examples of constructive tool

1.     concept (C) map: this program allows users to brainstorm and to visualize their understanding of relationships among a collection of concepts.

2.     desktop publishing program: allows users to organize and present their ideas in an attractive format.

3.     word, spread sheet & PowerPoint: to organize , record, manipulate and present their ideas in an attractive in the forms of memos, reports, letters, presentations, record routine information.

some more examples of constructive tool

1.     electronic bulletin boards/Moodle

2.     DPT/ In-designs/ MS Publishers

3.     social networking sites (blogs/ facebook/ twitter)

4.     simulations.