ICT as the constructive tools

ICT as constructive tools

As emphasized by Jean Piaget and Bruner as the constructivist in learning, ICT played a significant role in self-directed learning through the construction of own knowledge backed by the technologies. Constructivism believed in the construction of new knowledge based on the child's experiences. They emphasize making learners independent, critical thinkers, and self-motivators.  

To fulfill the above constructivist models, the integration of ICT in the class is very necessary and handy. This is because learning through the use of ICT tools helps in generating the interest of the learner. It also shifts the learning style from teacher-centered to child-centered learning. Students can learn in the absence of a teacher through exploration, adapting, and practicing.

What are constructive tools?

Those tools which are used to manipulate information construct and visualize one’s knowledge.

Examples of constructive tools

1) Concept mapping

It is used to bring the idea alive by brainstorming.

      2) Desktop publishing program

It is used to organize and present the idea in many attractive forms.

3) MS Office programs

Excels, words, power points, publishers are used to create new work in a much convenient way. Features like narrations, formats for the different documents are available so that works are done in much easier and attractive ways.

My experiences in using constructive tools in learning

I have been using constructive tools from the time I joined the college, but I have never been so used to me because I have never known how to use it fruitfully. when I prepared PowerPoint it was dull and not so attractive. latter as I proceed with the teaching from FIT and ICT lesson I have learned a lot. the more we are aware of the tools the more it becomes useful and attractive. 

For example, during simulations task, I found it very difficult to prepare the PowerPoint where I have to add a lot of files which include videos, recorded voice, picture, animated words, and many other files within a single slide. I was shocked first but later I could successfully submit the file. that was the hardest job for me but now I can do such kinds of tasks with anyone's helping hand. 

How to use it in the classroom?

These constructive tools can be used on a daily basis as a component of the lesson. for example, before teaching new topics teachers can let them do mind mapping. This will make sure they use their rain to bring up something. This can be done either in the group or individual level. 

Like ways, desktop publishing programs and MS Off programs can be used to make them prepare and create their work in the most effective and attractive way.  When given opportunity with the help of these programs they are going to learn a lot through exploration and self-directed learning. 

ICT as a co-constructive tool

ICT as a co-constructive tool

Constructing knowledge through a collaborative effort from the colleges gives color to the idea. It becomes a masterpiece. To do that ICT does a great job in co-constructing knowledge. With various applications and programs of ICT, co-construction is made easier. Staying at home can develop a shared consolidated idea.

The use of these tools will make the learners active, focused, and co-edit the work.

Some of the examples of co-constructive applications are;

•   Google doc

The participants can comment, edit, and view the document based on the permission given by the person who shares the document. 

• Blog

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Here we share the document with or team members and permit them to work collaboratively.

In the blog, the viewers can comment on the works done by someone to make it much better. The publisher can change the published work into the draft and made a necessary edition and publish it again. This way the final piece becomes much creative and work of perfection.

Like ways, there are many tools like an electronic whiteboard, wikis, and many others.

How to use in the classroom?

Learning and constructing new idea through co-constructive tools are very important in today generation especially in middle of such unpredictable outbreak of pandemic. 
In the class teacher can give assignment and let them discuss and work on the assignment through google doc. Here participants can do all sort of necessary discussions to do the work. Which includes chat, comment, and edit. More over teacher has an advantages of tracking the work and participation of the group members. 

Like ways, Blog can be a forum where learners can express their feelings and understandings. Their learning can be co constructed by giving constructive feedback and improve as per the feedback. 
For that in the classroom teacher can direct the student to write weekly reflection of the class lesson. In this way learning can be co-constructed.