Notes from the classroom states that, a constructive tool refers to any digital or technological tool that helps students actively construct knowledge by linking new digital tools with students' prior knowledge that enables the active construction of new understanding. Rather than just receiving information, students use these tools to create, explore, and reflect, which deepens their understanding. This approach supports learner-centered instruction by enabling students to use technology as a means of building on what they already know.
Constructive Tools are general purpose tools that can be used for manipulating information, constructing one’s own knowledge or visualising one’s understanding (Williams, Michael D. (2000). Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning: Concepts and Applications, An Asia-Pacific Perspective. Singapore: Prentice Hall).
According to Mukundan (2024), Google Classroom is a free, web-based learning management system (LMS) from Google designed to simplify teaching and learning online. It allows teachers to create virtual classrooms, share assignments, announcements, resources, and feedback with students, and fosters student collaboration through various features.
Google classroom is basically a virtual classroom where learning can still take place in online platform where teachers and students can learn even without needing to physically seat in the classroom. Whereby, teachers give assignments using different types of learning materials such as uploading YouTube videos, Google Drive files, and even add links. Interactive activities can also be created using PDFs and Word Doc from drive. Teachers can also create grading system based on assignments such as total point grading, weighed by category grading or no overall grading.
One thing about Google classroom being a constructive tool is that virtual discussions can take place. Teachers can create a answer question driven discussion and even comment on other students answer which promotes active learning and critical thinking. With this students can learn to analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge in a meaningful way. Announcements section is also there where teachers can give updates on students regarding assignments, class works, deadlines, tests or any other information need for students'.
To conclude Google Classroom is used by teachers by designing activities that encourage students to actively build knowledge rather than passively receive it. They can assign collaborative projects using Google Docs or Slides, prompt students to reflect and connect ideas through journal entries or discussion questions, and provide timely feedback to guide deeper thinking.
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