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Situating Tool


We were given a tour of situating tools on May 16, which I found to be extremely intriguing. I understood that Situating tools are  systems or programs that place users in settings where they may "experience" the context and events. Virtual worlds, 3D computer-simulated pictures, experiential learning environments, and simulation instructional games are examples of situating tools. 

Fundamentally, the Situating Tool provides us with an organized method for comprehending the context in which we are situated. It challenges us to think about the different aspects—cultural, historical, social, and environmental—that affect a particular circumstance. Recognizing these interdependent components helps us understand the depth and complexity of our experiences.

There are various example of situating tools;

1. Google Earth 

In addition to search features, google earth allows users to pan, zoom, rotate, and tilt the earths image. Along with a growing collection of the data layers such as geography and volcanoes that are stored on Google's servers and can be seen in the view, it also provides tools for creating a new data. 

It lets people explore the globe from the comfort of their homes. Technology has advanced in a way that is unexpected, practical, and available to all users. Google Earth offers street view, three-dimensional terrain, and comprehensive satellite photography for a variety of locations worldwide. 


It's interesting that with just a mouse click, I could visit the esteemed Stanford University using Google Earth. After that, I played a simple simulation game called "bug on the wire". In 3 minute and five seconds, I set a personal best. After that, we looked into GeoGebra using "GeoGebra.org". GeoGebra is an interactive application that combines geometry, algebra, calculus, and statistics. It is available for free. 


2. GeoGebra

It is a dynamic mathematics software for all levels of education that brings together geometry, algebra, spreadsheets, graphing, statistics and calculus in one engine.




GeoGebra can be used to teach geometry to the learners for they can easily draw the shape they want and can also create graphs using various data.

Advantages of using GeoGebra 

Focus: Teaching and learning mathematics from elementary school to tertiary education.

Features: Enables users to create geometric objects, graph equations, carry out calculations, and graphically investigate mathematical ideas.

Benefits: Math becomes easier to comprehend and more approachable when it is interactive and interesting.

Availability: Free software is accessible through online browsers, tablets, desktop computers, and even mobile apps.

We were asked to draw a equilateral triangle and here are the procedures and the result

  • Open GeoGebra: https://www.geogebra.org/
  • Define a Point: Use the "Point" tool (usually a small dot icon) to click anywhere on the workspace. This will create a point, which will be the first vertex of your triangle. GeoGebra will automatically label it with a letter (e.g., A).
  • Construct a Circle: With point A selected, use the "Circle" tool (usually a circle icon). Click on the workspace to define the center of the circle. Since you want an equilateral triangle, drag the circle outward to create a desired radius. GeoGebra will display the circle equation and label the center point (A) and another point on the circle (e.g., B).
  • Intersect the Circle with itself: Select the circle tool again. This time, click directly on the circle itself (not on the workspace). GeoGebra will find the intersection points of the circle with itself, creating two new points (e.g., C and D) on the circumference.
  • Connect the Points: Use the "Line" tool (usually a line segment icon) to connect points A, B, and C. GeoGebra will automatically create three line segments forming a triangle.
  • Lastly to remove circles and labels, select "Move" icon and then select the circle followed by "show / hide object" and "show/hide labels". Now, you have precise equilateral triangle.








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