Readings for Implementing Technology Activities: Critical Thinking

 

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:
 
  • identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.
  • plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.
  • collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
  • use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions

(readings with an * are required)

  1. *Critical Thinking and Problem Solving ISTE wiki
     http://nets-implementation.iste.wikispaces.net/Critical+Thinking%2C+Problem+Solving%2C+and+Decision+Making
  2. *Webquests - What Webquests are Really: http://bestwebquests.com/what_webquests_are.asp ,
  3. Webquests in a Web 2.0 World: http://greav.ub.edu/iem/index.php?journal=iem&page=article&op=view&path%5B%5D=122 (download the PDF)
  4. Project-based learning - PBL Research Summary: Studies Validate Project-Based Learning: http://www.edutopia.org/project-based-learning-research ;
  5. Why Teach With Project-based Learning: Why Teach With Project Learning?: http://www.edutopia.org/project-learning-introduction
  6. *Problem-solving - New Skills for a New Century: Students Thrive on Cooperation and Problem Solving: http://www.edutopia.org/new-skills-new-century

 


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