TOOLBELT THEORY

Thank you  Safee  for sharing an insight of "toolbelt theory". I had never come across this theory until I joined EDC3100 module. I fount it is an amazing and very interesting theory as I read through “Toolbelt Theory for Everyone” posted in Ira David Socol's blog. The article  is based on the concept that students must learn to assemble their own readily available collection of life solutions. They must learn to choose and use these solutions appropriately, based on the task to be performed, the environment in which they find themselves, their skills and capabilities at that time, and the ever-changing universe of high and low-tech solutions and supports.

Toolbet of "Information"

According to Socol(2009) “ We as humans differ, our tasks differ, our environments differ, our circumstance differ and we pick the appropriate tool”

So, the Toolbelt theory is designed to:
• Break the dependence cycle
• Develop lifespan technology skills  
• Limit limitations
• Empower student decision making
• Prepare students for life beyond school

All these information inspired me to look back over the weeks and find the ICT tools that I have added to my own personal and future teaching Toolbelt,

Reference

Scocol,l.(2009) .the Toolbelt and universal Design Education for everyone, Retieved  march 6 2014 from http://speedchange.blogspot.com/2008/05/toolbelt-theory-for-everyone.html