Constructive Tool

Concepts of constructive tool

All-purpose tools that can be used to manipulate data, create one's own knowledge, or visualize what one has understood are called constructive tools. Instead of passively receiving information, students who use constructive tools make connections between new ideas and information and what they already know. The feature of learner-centered instruction that permits students to use technological tools to make connections between new information and existing knowledge is made possible by the constructive tool.

ICT as a useful instrument and useful tools in the classroom 

It helps students create new knowledge through the use of technology.
Enables the student to come up with ideas and see how topics relate to one another.
Develop and nurture critical thinking skills in students, inspire motivation, and produce autonomous learners
Motivate students to manipulate their own concepts and data.
Motivate students to practice the drill.

some of the examples of Constructive tools that can be integrated into learning and teaching.
Building a PowerPoint-based simulation course for the teaching and learning process.
Use a desktop publishing application to arrange and visually represent the concepts.
Use Google Sites to create a basic webpage for yourself, then interact and exchange ideas.
Creating efficient learning resources and using application software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and mind maps, in teaching and learning.

 

some of the examples of educational materials with constructive tools
LMS (Classroom, Google Classroom, Moodle)

Tools for concept mapping
MS Publisher/DTP/In-designs
Multimedia software tools: Windows Live Movie Maker, Camtasia Studio
Social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, and blogs)

Reflection 

A constructive tool is a priceless resource for developing oneself and one's career because it promotes development and advancement. It encourages innovation and problem-solving abilities by giving people the freedom to construct, create, and develop. Constructive tools aid in learning and productivity, which enables users to do tasks more effectively. They promote cooperation and idea exchange, which strengthens team dynamics and collective intelligence. A constructive tool's real power is its capacity to convert ideas from abstract to concrete results, which is why it's essential for advancement and success across a range of industries. In the end, it improves the user experience by offering a methodical way to attain greatness.

LMS (Classroom, Google Classroom, Moodle), Tools for concept mapping, MS Publisher/DTP/In-designs, Multimedia software tools: Windows Live Movie Maker, Camtasia Studio, Social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, and blogs) are the examples of constructive tool. 

Video lesson

In order to teach about wildlife, I prepared a video lesson using Camtasia. Instead of having students solely study theoretical concepts about various animal types and their sound production mechanisms, we can enhance their understanding by providing video lessons that allow them to listen to these sounds and observe firsthand how they are produced. Thus, we can teach students even through video lesson.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qeetkche6kFYksIHQMKPQl1yucwybL-k/view?usp=drive_link

For the video lesson I used Camtasia software.

1. Firstly, I chose the the topic 'wildlife' for the video lesson.

2. Secondly, I organized a folder to store the information

3. Thirdly, I gathered the related information from the internet such as images of different species of wildlife, their sounds, and background music to make it engaging and stored in the folder

4. Fourthly, I opened Camtasia and started adding images and sounds, each accompanied by their name and a brief description for better understanding.

5. Fifth, I used various animations and transition to the texts and images.

6. In the sixth, I adjusted the timing for the added features( images, sounds and description)

7. In the seventh, I added background music and adjusted accordingly.

8. Finally after completing everything. I exported the video by clicking on 'produce and share and titled "video lesson on wild life."

The link given below is the video lesson I created on 'wildlife'

Concept mapping. 

Concept mapping strategies serve as a powerful constructive tool, enabling individuals to organize and visualize complex information effectively. By creating diagrams that illustrate relationships between concepts, users can enhance their understanding and retention of knowledge. This strategy promotes critical thinking, as it requires identifying key ideas and their connections. Concept maps also facilitate collaboration and communication, allowing groups to collectively brainstorm and refine their understanding of a subject. As a constructive tool, concept mapping encourages active learning, helping users to break down complex problems and develop comprehensive solutions. Ultimately, it transforms abstract thoughts into clear, visual representations, aiding in deeper comprehension and innovation.