To understand the relationship between constructivist learning theories, instructional strategies, and technology tools, there needs to be a solid comprehension of what these concepts are. The constructivist learning theory states that students are active builders of knowledge (Orey, 2001). In a sense, the child does not get a concept, but they create it. In order for them to do this, the teacher must use instructional strategies that are highly effective. Higher order thinking questions and graphic organizers are a couple of instructional strategies that can be differentiated to meet the needs of all students. These concepts can help a student construct their learning and allow them to make connections to retain information. In addition to using instructional strategies that allow each child to construct their learning, incorporating technology tools will also strengthen a child's ability to construct their learning. For example, using PowerPoint is an amazing tool that allows th