Constructive Tools

Constructive Tools

Constructive tools are general-purpose tools that can be used for manipulating information, construction one’s own knowledge or visualizing one understands. The computer itself can be used for manipulating information; visualizing one’s understanding and building new knowledge. The Microsoft word computer program itself is desktop publishing software that allows us to organize and present ideas in attractive formats.  It develops advanced skills such as critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and creation. It promotes diverse viewpoints. It encourages students to reflect, evaluate their work and identify intermediary skills to acquire based on their needs.For example, concept map programs allow users to brainstorm and to visualize their understanding of the relationship among a collection of concepts.