Co-constructive Tools
A
co-construction tool is an approach, where it is an emphasis on collaboration,
and partnership working. It also includes the interaction process such as
cooperation and coordination. Students can use these tools to help them
learn from others and expand their knowledge. In schools students and teachers
can use the tools to construct shared understanding of new knowledge. The
difference that co-constructive tool has from constructive tool is that in
co-constructive, the users develop their understanding collaboratively unlike
constructive tool where the users work independently to construct personal
knowledge.
As a part of this this lesson we created a lesson plan in groups
using Google docs. it was very fascinating to see and try out how we could
create, edit and discuss collaboratively while sitting in our homes in
different dzongkhags. We were able to share our ideas and hear our friend's
opinions as if we are together. These kinds of tools are very productive and
interesting for the students to work on, co-constructing knowledge and learning
from each other.
So, co-construction is important for developing creative partnerships within the classroom. In a classroom, cooperation and collaboration is very important. It can teach students how to effectively communicate with others to solve problems. Also, this is a very important skill that students need to learn later in life. Co-construction of learning allows students to have social interactions within the classroom and to have the learning be more creative.
Examples
of co- constructive tools:
ü Google
docs (docs.google.com)
ü electronic
whiteboard,
ü Blogs
and wikis
üdiscussion
forum on portals (pce.edu.bt)
I
think these tools are very beneficial when the students do group works after
the school hours. They can be sitting anywhere at home or other places and can
grab a computer connect to a network and start their group discussions
smoothly. Not just among the students but the teacher can also join the
discussions and assess the discussion progress. Students are able to construct
knowledge together and fill each other’s gap through collaboration.
