Constructivist approach to learning was emphasized by Piaget and Constructivism believes in personal construction of meaning by the learner through experiences, and that meaning is influence by the interaction of pre existing knowledge and new events. Constructivist approach to teaching and learning emphasizes on students’ need to construct their own understanding.
I have gained knowledge on how ICT is linked to constructivism. The use of ICT as constructive tool generates new ways of teaching and learning through technology. This shift teacher centered to learner centered pedagogy. Because of that it decreases memorization and rote learning. Learners can even learn in absence of teacher. Moreover, technology triggers constructivist learning by helping learner to adopt, explore and practice.
What is constructive tool?
It is applications such as Microsoft publisher, power point, word, simulations and social networking sites (face book and bogs) that help learners to manipulate information, construct own knowledge or visualize one’s understanding.
We were asked to prepare power point simulation about our village using just one slide. In order to prepare the simulation I had to explore many sources and watch videos as I had no idea of what simulation is and how to prepare. As I go through various sources I gained idea on simulation and different features of Microsoft power point. I learnt about how to make good use of animations and one interesting thing I learnt about MS power point is that it has a feature to record narration.
Here is the simulation that I have prepared using power point.
wow Kinzang, I really liked the flow of your reflection. I also like the way you presented your ideas in simulation. Good job Kinzang.
ReplyDeleteAnother good reflection of your learning about ICT as costructive tool. You have clearly mentioned how creating simulation took you through various learning like designing slide layout, inserting background sound, inserting animation and so on. That was a good reflection.
ReplyDeleteDear you have done avoid reflection in ICT as constructive tool and you have also mentioned how your learning proceed in making simulation and how your over come your challenges.
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ReplyDeleteIn-depth information on constructive tool. You have mentioned how you had explored to creative an effective simulation and learning experiences that you had gained. I like the way your expressed your learning experiences in this reflection. I enjoyed and learned a lot after reading your write up. Awesome Reflection!
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