The Mind Frames

Situating tools are applications that situates a user in an environment where they are able to experience the context. This includes 3D computer simulated images, experiential learning environment, and simulation instructional games.  Situating tools are important in the classrooms so that students be able to understand and comprehend the the ideas of the real world by applying theories in real life (hands on experiences). Following are the examples of situating tool and situating tools can be integrated in the classrooms using these tools: 1. GraphCalc 2. GeoGebra 3. Google Earth 4. Simulation games 6. Google Maps   We use situating tools in the classrooms to situate user in the environment, and for the user to be able to understand variables. Situating tools are also important so that a user is bale to communicate with other users. This also help enhance creativity skills.

Developing a simple website is a part of constructive tool. Some of the constructive tools that I have learnt till date are Mentimeter, Kahoot, Quizze, Google Docs, Coggle.it, and Google Slides.  Following are the steps to develop a simple website. 1. Go to the website https://sites.google.com 2. Write a title by changing the untitled site name with a preferred title.  3.  Insert an image of self on the page by going to the 'settings'. After that, choose the 'brand images' and towards the right, choose 'upload' and then choose a photo. 4. Then, change the title for the page. 5. Towards the right hand-side, by using the 'themes' option, we can choose and change templates to our site. 6. By using the 'pages' option, we can add pages to our site that will be displayed towards the top right-hand side of the page/site. 7. In order to create or add a page, go to the 'pages' option and click on the + sign. Then, write a name for the page and cli...

Video tutorial is a type of instructional video comprosing of recorded steps on a particular topic. Video tutorials may include sides, photos, graphics, narration, screenshots, on-screen captions, music, and etc. Video tutorials are used in the classrooms to encourage learner to think critically and grasp clear concepts. It also provides learners an opportunity for independent learning, helps in loger retention of information, and the student motivation is increased. We integratevideo tutotal in tecahing and learning through iCT integrated lesson plans, where we embed rlevant images, animations, and otehr effects on a particular topic and then producing the information in a video file format. Some of the tools tu used for creating a video tutorial are Camtasia studio 8, Screencast-O-Matic, and Screencastify apps. For my video lesson, I used Camtasia studio, which is an educational software. Camtasia studio allows us to capture the computer screen along with live video screens...

Co-constructive tools Co-constructive tools are the applications that aid in the construction of knowledge through a shared understanding rather than simply working independently for constructing individual knowledge. Two or more members build up the construction of knowledge. Students use technology tools to share ideas, they co-edit, and also there is a team spirit whereby they work collaboratively. Co-constructive tools are needed in the classroom as it allows students to work collaboratively and sharing of ideas. Moreover, it encourages a learner to be active and build a high-level cognitive process. Co constructive tools are integrated into the classrooms through an ICT-based lesson planning (google docs), and the use of coggle.it to give a quick overview of the lesson plan, use of ‘Miro’ which is a free online collaborative tool, and also the use of google slides. Coggle.it as a co-constructive tool Following are the procedural steps that I have followed in the process ...