ICT as situating tool

Situating tool is a system that lay the students in the environment where it involves a context and the occurrence of a situation. Simulation, virtual reality and multi-user domain can be some examples of situating tool. Situating tools are well integrated in the learning environment to enhance student autonomy and thinking. Such tools can help create a more dynamic, interactive, collaborative, and satisfying.

We have experienced some of the situating application through activity like simulation on Science which was checking the pH value of different fluids. It has got different benefits for teacher and students as its open up all sensory of a child/ teacher. On top of that it gives us the feel of reality while performing the activities. It persuades users to situate themselves in the environment, best strategies to comprehend every concept through process and steps of different subject given in the simulation. It motivated us to teach creatively for students using simulation and it also help students to build up their sense of creativeness in learning for various subjects.

                             Video showing how to go on to reach simulation.

We can locate lots of simulations and games which can enhance learning. Simulations are mostly used while teaching science. By means of virtual reality (extension systems), the computer can create 3-D images on display to give the user the feeling that are situated in virtual environment. For example, a flight stimulation program, driving simulation, play station and etc.

                                         Figure showing simulation used in the class

 I liked how the simulation worked. It draws our attention physically, interactive and it situates us the procedure, and situating simulation. Planning a lesson integrating the simulation in it was challenging and at the same time fun. It was my first encounter with this tool which later had me realize that using this tool with the young children will be let their learning become more fun. This tool can be accessed on internet on different subjects. I would prefer to use this tool when I join the field of teaching to enhance the interest and comprehension level of children.