ICT as Constructive Tool

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 ICT as Constructive tool

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

It enables production of tangible product for given instructional purposes.


Why should we integrate constructive tool in the classroom?

1. It enhances learner to build new knowledge construction using various techs.

2.Allows the learner to brainstorm and visualize the relationship of understanding particular concepts.

3.Enhances and fosters critical thinking of the leaners, motivates them thus grooming into an independent learners.

4. Helps leaners to manipulate own ideas and information.

5. Encourages and enhances leaners practices of the drill and practice.


We can create various learning resources using constructive tools such as:

1. LMS(VLE-Moodle, Google classroom, Classdojo)

2. Concepts mapping tools

3.DTP/In designs/MS Publisher

4. Multimedia software tools-Camtasia studio, window live movie maker

5. Social networking sites eg; blogs, Facebook, twitter.

Some examples of constructive tool are:

Concept Map

Program allows users to brainstorm and to visualize their understanding of relationships among a collection of concepts.


Camtasia Studio

Allows user to create and design video tutorial for engaging students.

Helps user to create interactive video using quizzes


 Google Classroom

Enhances users to organize, manage of the structure lesson topics using google drive.

 Advantages of using Constructive tool

1. Enhances learner creativity skills

2. Provides learners to showcase or exhibit their products of using resources.

3.Provides opportunity to share knowledge and ideas to community, society and world.

4. Enhances the communication and work collaboration to build new knowledge.



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