Co-constructive Tool

ICT as a co-constructive tool

The fourth tool of ICT is co-constructive tool. It is a tool which enables the learner and user to support the knowledge through collaboratively sharing their ideas for a particular topic. If we use ICT as a co-constructive tool in the learning classroom, it helps the users to obtain a validate and various information from others. Moreover, upon constructed knowledge and ideas by others, the learner can edit, add new ideas and give constructive feedback so that the work becomes very informative.

There are many applications which enable the learner to co-construct the ideas and knowledge. They are Google docs, electronic whiteboard, blogs, wikis and discussion forum on portals. These provide platforms for the learner to gets more opportunities to work collaboratively and interactively with other users.   

To elaborate about benefits of using ICT as a co-constructive tool in the lesson/classroom, it provides a platform for both the teacher and the student to read the information, give supportive feedback and edit for better comprehension. For the teachers, it gives new ideas on how to go about the lesson and how to make the lesson more interactive. When it comes to students, it provides a forum to share their ideas and knowledge with each other. It allows the student and the teacher to analyze and synthesize the information. Therefore, it’s very useful for both the teachers and the students in working collaboratively.

The other importance of using ICT as co-constructive tools are, it enhance collaborative learning environment through exchange of ideas and information. It helps learners to actively engage in explanation, problem solving and upcoming new ideas. Through these, the learner can develop themselves as expertise and identify the areas they can improve with the help of others.   

Example of co-constructive tool