Co-constructive tool

 ICT as CO-constructive tool

As I reflect back on my ICT journey, I realized how much it changed the way we interact and engage with knowledge. ICT is no longer just a support system but has evolved into a strong co-constructive tool enabling collaboration and shared understanding. Co-constructive tools are digital or physical resources that allow multiple users to collaborate-either in real time or asynchronously to build knowledge and create content.

In the past, learning was more of teacher centered and one way where teachers teaches and students were just a passive receiver of knowledge. Now with integration of ICT tools such as Google docs, zoom and various online discussion forums, the learning process has become much more active and interactive. Now not only the teacher and student but also students among themselves can collaborate and build knowledge together.

By integrating co-constructive tool in classroom, it can promote collaborative learning, increase engagement and motivation. Furthermore, it fosters reflecting thinking and develops critical 21^st century skills. One of the co-constructive tools I used is Google docs. Google docs are one of the most powerful co-constructive tools that engage teachers and students collaboratively. It allows multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously making working collaboratively easier and efficient.

Whether its group assignment, discussions or peer review, Google docs encourages students to co-create, edit and reflect on contents together. The comments and suggestion features encourage students to learn from each other and peer review. For example, when we used Google docs for our assignment and discussions we collaborated, edited and commented on each other’s content making learning more engaging, interactive and meaningful. It also promotes equal participation where every group member can contribute, discuss and revise. As a co-constructive, Google docs not only just supports learning, it provides a platform for everyone to collaborate, revise and share their ideas, providing enough space for thinking, creating and growing together. 

The image shows students using Google docs to discuss on their assignment. Google docs enables multiple users to work on the same document simultaneously making it easier to work collaboratively and do assignments together.