Constructive Tool

 

Constructive tool is a general purpose tool that can be used to manipulate information, construct their own knowledge or visualize students understanding. with the help of constructive tools, students can use spreadsheets and word processor and edit their works. The constructive tool helps the learner to express their own thinking in a different way.it keeps students engaged, let them think critically and work together to create motivational and independent learners.

Integration of Constructive tool is also one of the teaching pedagogy and the teacher can create an environment where students can construct their knowledge using these tools. some examples of constructive tools are graphic design like Adobe photoshop or canva that allow users to create stunning visuals, edit images, and design eye-catching graphics. Coding platforms like scratch or python provides a space for users to learn programming and develop their own interactive projects or games.

Constructive tool empowers users to unleash their imagination, explore new possibilities and bring their ideas to life in the digital world. They are fantastic for both projects and professional endeavors. Therefore, integrating constructive tool in teaching can have a profound impact on the learning experiences.. By incorporating these tools, teachers can create a interactive and engaging environment where students can explore their creativity, problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities.

 

Concept maps or Cmaps.

Cmaps refers to a diagram that illustrates the relationship between concepts. it is a graphical tool that is often used by graphic designers, engineers and architects to structure and organize knowledge. Concept maps typically depicts ideas and information as circles, boxes which are connected with the labelled arrows in a hierarchical structure that is down-ward branching. The relationship between concepts can be articulated using linking phrases such as "causes" or " contributes" or " requires".

Concept maps refers to a visual organizer that can enrich students understanding of a new concept. it is similar to brain storming and min mapping ,since it challenges students to articulate the essential concepts or ideas. However like brainstorming and mind mapping defines how these essentials components relate to each other.