third reflection

 THIRD REFLECTION 

constructive tool is a general purpose tool that can be used to manipulate information, construct their own knowledge or visualize students understanding. ICT integrated tools provides opportunities for constructivism approach for collaborative learning. Constructivism promotes social and communication skills by creating a classroom environment that emphasizes collaboration and exchange of ideas. Using educational technology as a constructivist tool could aid students to represent their ideas, articulate what they know, and explore, manipulate, and process information, while actively collaborating with each other (Jonassen, Peck, & Wilson, 1999). Also ICT is providing opportunities and making life easier for students with disabilities by introducing them to innovations in quick succession. Students with disabilities are now able to communicate with each other and learn through tools of Assistive Technology (AT) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).