Situating tools

Now I am going to reflect on situating tools. After going to the notes that our tutor uploaded in VLE I understood that situating tools is a system that lay the students in the environment where it involves a context and the occurrence of a situation. With the virtual reality (RS) extension systems, we can create 3-D images with the help of computer and give us feeling that are situated in virtual environment. Some of the examples of situating tools are Simulations (flight, farming, surgery, environment, driving, HistoryCity, SimCity, play station, Virtual Reality (VR) and CD-ROM.

From the above examples, I found that creation of simulation is more appropriate in teaching and learning which helps in making decision and boost problem solving skills. We can also locate lots of simulations and games which can enhance learning.

The importance of situating tools situates user in the environment, comprehend & manipulate variables, communicate with other user’s login, foster creativity & visualization skills that can guide the students learning and at the same time students also get the supportive services from the ICTs. Therefore, in future I will use those tools to make teaching and learning more interesting and effective.