My Reflection on ICT as Constructive Tool

The lesson on constructive tool enlightened me with an idea that digital technologies change our way of life, communication, thinking, social skills, and social behavior.  Knowing about Information and communication technology as constructive tool is new learning for me.

The use of constructive tools like word, spreadsheet, power point, moodle, face book, blog and simulation have made my learning easier. Knowing how to use and having access to those applications helped me to keep record of my work in soft copy and it enhanced my computing skill. I used my prior knowledge on power point and tried to make a simulation on a unique culture of my village. While making the simulation I realized that the knowledge I have is not enough to make the simulation, so i had to browse and ask my friend for help.

With the use of prior knowledge and new ideas (gained from watching video on making simulation and some help from friends) I was able to make a simulation on a unique culture of my village. I knew about inserting images, putting animations and changing the word alignments already. after making a simulation I learnt how to make simulation using only one slide. Inserting background music and audio record is also new learning for me.

 

Video: simulation I made  as part of learning activity.

In short, I knew that use of the applications given above made every learning experiential. Use of those applications maximizes learners participation and enhance higher order thinking. Applications make earners learn through active engagement, make them take ownership in learning and finally transform the learners to independent learner. In a net shell, the constructive tools help learner construct their own knowledge.