Digital learning is replacing traditional education methods more and more each day. with how rapidly classrooms are changing, it is best to forget methods you may remember from when we were in school and start thinking about newer teaching and learning techniques based on digital learning tools and technologies. The inclusion of digital learning in the classroom can vary from simply using tablets instead of paper. Children also develop positive feelings of accomplishment from mastering new knowledge and skills using digitized learning tools giving them the confidence they need to learn even more new things.
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So, constructive tools are the application that help learners to manipulate information, visualize one's understanding and construct own knowledge. Constructive tools such as Microsoft word or powerpoint has a strong impact in educational environment and it is widely used in most organizations.It is based on constructive approach to teaching and learning which emphasizes on construction of knowledge base on our own understanding. It means learners are makers of meaning and knowledge.
The constructive characteristic describes learner- centered instructions that allows students to use technology tools to connect new information to their prior knowledge. Students use technology tools to connect new information to their prior knowledge rather than passively receiving information. It constitute a shift from teacher to learner centered whereby learners explore on their own to construct knowledge based on their pre-existing knowledge.
For example, designing PowerPoint simulation about my village in order to attract tourist was difficult for me at the beginning. Though I have been using PowerPoint for presentation, it was not enough for designing simulation. However, the basic knowledge on preparing PowerPoint presentation helped me to design and exploring many new features of Powerpoint add new knowledge on my existing knowledge.
So, I felt that was one of the effective teaching and learning materials for both teachers and students if it is appropriately incorporated with content.
simulation about my village in order to attract tourist.
Hello, you have reflected well on constructive tools. Your explanation is good enough to understand by the readers. However if you could have used the pictures in our context it would have been much more attractive.
ReplyDeleteYou have clearly stated the importance of constructive tools in teaching and learning environment with examples. Moreover, you even shared your experiences of using Powerpoint as a constructive tool to create simulated advertisement and how you have overcomed the difficulties while creating one which helped you to clearly explain the concept of constructive tool. However, the use of graphics on constructive tools that you have used so far could have added more relevency to your tex.
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