Communicative Tool

                                                   Communicative Tools


Communicative refers to various technologies and platforms that enable individuals to interact, exchange information and collaborate with others. These tools can take different forms, such as Instant messaging applications, video conferencing platforms, emails services, social media platforms, and collaborative software. They are designed to facilitate effective communication, regardless of geographical barriers, and promote collaboration among individuals or groups.

Communicative tools play a crucial role in ICT for many reasons. Firstly they enable individuals to connect and communicate with others in real time, regardless of their physical location. This is especially valuable in today’s globalized world, where individuals and organizations need to collaborate across distances. Communicative tools make it possible to have a virtual meeting, share information, and work on projects together, fostering teamwork and productivity.

Secondly, communicative tools enhance efficiency and streamline communication processes. Instead of relying on traditional methods of communication, such as postal mail or physical meetings, individuals can use communicative tools to exchange information instantly. This saves time, reduces costs, and allows for faster decision-making. For example, email services provide quick and convenient way to send messages and documents, eliminating the need for physical mails. 

Thirdly, communicative tools promote inclusivity and accessibility. They provide individuals with different abilities and backgrounds the opportunity to participate in communication and collaboration. For instance, individuals with hearing impairments can benefit from video conferencing tools that support closed captioning or sign language interpretations. Communicative tools also break down language barriers by offering translation features, enabling individuals who speak different languages to communicate effectively.

Google classroom


Google classroom is also one of the communicative tools. It’s a great communicative tool for educators and students. Google classroom is designed to facilitate communication and collaboration between teachers and learners. It provides a centralized platform where teachers can create and manage classes, distribute assignments, and engage with their students. Students can access the class materials and notes, submit assignments and communicate with their peers and teachers.  Teachers can post announcements, share resources, provide feedback on assignments. Students can ask questions, seek clarification, and engage in discussions, fostering inclusive learning environments. Moreover, Google classroom is cloud-based, meaning it can be assessed from any device with internet connections. This flexibility allows students to access notes, complete assignments, and communicates   with tutors and mates from anywhere, at any time. Furthermore, it is one of the communicative tools that played crucial role during pandemic bridging the gap between learners and tutors.

Here’s a detailed step-by-step guide to create a Google Classroom account:

Step 1: go to the Google Classroom website or download the Google classroom app on your device.

Step 2: sign in using your Google account credentials. If you don’t have a Google account, you can create one by clicking on the “create account” option.

Step 3: once signed in you will be taken to the Google Classroom homepage. Click on the “+” icon in the top right corner to create a new class.

Step 4: Fill in the necessary details for your class, such as the name of the class, section, and subject. You can also add a class description to provide more information.

Step 5: Customize the class theme by selecting a color or uploading an image.

Step 6: click on the “create” button to create your class.

Step 7: congratulations! You’ve successfully created your Google classroom account. You can now start adding students and posting assignments. You can also frame quizzes all in this.

*If you are a teacher, you can invite your students to join your class by sharing the class code with them. They can then join the class by entering the code in their own Google classroom accounts.

To understand more you can click on below link to see the example of the Google classroom account. 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Njc4NjkzNDM2NDEw?cjc=k6pzif3


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