Situating tool is a system that lay the students in the environment where it involves a context and the occurrence of a situation. Examples of such systems include simulation, virtual reality and multi-user domain. Computer serves as a situating tool. We can locate lots of simulations and games which can enhance learning. Simulations are mostly used while teaching science. By means of virtual reality (RS) 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.
This applications will really help the students to witness the real scenario and will trigger to learn more. Students learn more on when there is hands on experiencing and this is the one of the best ways to inculcate their interest in learning. I too had a interesting session during the Google map Search. I found this very interesting where I have to search the location of the place and I could even see the places in 3-D shape. This kind of simulation will make students to learn more. For example, we can use lots of simulation to teach science subjects and mathematics. The phET simulation is the free on-line simulation where teacher can integrate the ICT in teaching.
When I was going through this simulation I found very interesting where there are lots of options to conduct any type of experiment. Then I came to realise that this is the best way to integrate the ICT in teaching to engage students fully. This simulation will also help, if there is no enough equipments in the school where students can access in this simulation. So, if teacher can integrate the situating tool in teaching, this will be the best way to provide a real-life experience to students.
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