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Role Of Technology In Improving Critical Thinking

Shraddha Nayak. Role Of Technology In Improving Critical Thinking. “ Disciplined, self-directed thinking . . . ”*. Critical Thinking. WHAT?. Photo credit: http://www.wts.edu/resources/westminster_center_for_theolog/become_writerhtml/developing_your_thesis_main_me/

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Role Of Technology In Improving Critical Thinking

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  1. Shraddha Nayak Role Of Technology In Improving Critical Thinking

  2. “ Disciplined, self-directed thinking . . . ”* Critical Thinking WHAT? Photo credit: http://www.wts.edu/resources/westminster_center_for_theolog/become_writerhtml/developing_your_thesis_main_me/ critical_thinking_and_research.html

  3. Definition • “Disciplined, self-directed learning…” *The National Council for Excellence in Critical Thinking, 1987 • “The art of analyzing and evaluating thinking with a view to improving it” *The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts And Tools, 5 ed. The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2008.

  4. Research • Can be taught • Improves student learning • Requires practice - guided, scaffolded, graduated, feedback • Needs training in a variety of domains

  5. Critical Thinking WHY? Photo credit: http://dconrad3.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/critical-thinking.jpg

  6. Critical Thinking Skills • To explore possibilities • To evaluate and improve learning • To keep up with rapidly changing 21st century

  7. Net Generation • To effectively navigate information explosion • To adapt to an exponentially changing workplace • To cultivate a multi-cultural world view • To ensure world peace and adequate resources.

  8. 21st Century Learners Photo credit: http://ali.apple.com/acot2/challenge/

  9. 21st Century Learning HOW? Photo credit: http://rliberni.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/learning_in_the_21st_century.png

  10. Inquiry Based Learning • Questions drive thinking • Student-directed • Reasoning used as a pervasive tool • Information becomes knowledge

  11. Collaboration • Stimulates thinking • Improves problem-solving strategies • Facilitates discussion and interaction • Reduces anxiety – shared responsibility, humor

  12. Active reflection • Leads to long-term retention of the material • Helps make connections

  13. Writing • Organizes thoughts • Helps make decisions about what is relevant • Conveys thoughts • Helps to arrive at a conclusion

  14. Shift Happens • Encourages active engagement • Builds motivation • Deepens understanding • Enhances self-esteem • Improves learning

  15. WHY? Technology Photo credit: http://estherstarkman.epsb.ca/component/content/article/57-rokstories/72-21st-century-learning

  16. Multi-media • Provides opportunities Photo credit: http://blog.learningtoday.com/blog/?Tag=21st%20Century%20Learners

  17. Technology tools • Encourage collaboration • Promote engagement • Improve critical thinking • Provide feedback

  18. Multi-media • Supports differentiation • Provides opportunities for self-assessment • Offers choices to demonstrate learning

  19. Multi-media Photo credit: http://s4.brainpop.com/new_common_images/files/76/76426_BrainPOP_White_Paper-20090426.pdf

  20. HOW? Technology-enhanced Learning

  21. Effective Multimedia Learning • Include content that is relevant • Use within context • Align activities to instructional objectives • Support differentiation • Provide opportunity for feedback

  22. Research • Use of both words and pictures lets the brain process more information in working memory • Use of animation when presenting concepts, students may have difficulty envisioning

  23. My classes HOW? Photo credit: http://assets.pearsonschool.com/asset_mgr/current/201032/PS05-Banner-21st-century-learning.jpg

  24. Technology – Student Learning • Graphic organizers – Venn, KWLH, concept map • Class discussion – blog, google doc • Reflections – journals, blog • Differentiation – e-beam, interactives • Concept building – simulations, geogebra, Excel, software, logger-pro, calculators

  25. Technology – Assessments • Open-ended – text, video, podcasts, voicethread, prezi, Excel, graphing software, powerpoints • Timely feedback – blogs, drop-box, email

  26. Closing words • "The world we have created is a product of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking." ~~ Albert Einstein • It's not about technology, it's about effective instructional practice.

  27. WHERE? Start Photo credit: http://ualr.edu/extendedprograms/uploads/2009/04/learning_sys.jpg

  28. Tools and Ideas • Blogs: • Neil Stephensen: http://www.thinkinginmind.com/ • Stephen Downes: http://www.downes.ca/ • George Siemens: http://www.elearnspace.org/blog/ • Barry Dahl: http://barrydahl.com/

  29. What Do You Use? • Moodle • Google • Open Office • Wordle • YouTube • Delicious • iPhoto • Prezi • Voicethread • Audacity • Concept Maps • Podcasts – variety of tools • Facebook • Cool Tools for Schools: http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/

  30. Online References • Burgess, M. (2009). Using WebCT as a supplemental tool to enhance critical thinking and engagement among developmental reading students. Journal of College Reading and Learning, 39. Retrieved from http://www.questiaschool.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=5038072825 • CEA ACE. (n.d.). What makes school programs innovative? [Motion picture]. Canada. Retrieved from http://www.cea-ace.ca/education-canada • Computers and Constructivism. (n.d.). Retrieved January 25, 2011, from 1999 Southwest Educational Development Laboratory website: http://www.sedl.org/pubs/tec26/cnc.html • Costello, K. (n.d.). PowerPoint: Showing chemistry bigger than life. Using Computers in Chemical Education, Fall 2005. Retrieved from http://www.eclipse.net/%7Epankuch/Newsletter/Pages_NewsF05/F2005_News.html • Critical issue: Using technology to improve student achievement. (n.d.). Retrieved from North Central Regional Educational Laboratory website: http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/methods/technlgy/te800.htm#issue • Critical thinking and technology. (n.d.). Critical thinking. Retrieved January 27, 2011, from Houghton Mifflin Company website: http://college.hmco.com/instructorsins_teachtech_foundations_module_critthink.html • Defining Critical Thinking. (n.d.). Retrieved January 25, 2011, from Foundation for Critical Thinking website: http://www.criticalthinking.org/aboutCT/define_critical_thinking.cfm

  31. online references • Gelder, T. (n.d.). How to improve critical thinking using educational technology. Retrieved from Department of Philosophy, University of Melbourne, Australia website: http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/melbourne01/pdf/papers/vangeldert.pdf • Gokhale, A. (1995). Collaborative learning enhances critical thinking. Journal of Technology Education, 7(1). Retrieved from http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JTE/jte-v7n1/gokhale.jte-v7n1.html • Grant, G. (n.d.). Introduction. In Teaching critical thinking (pp. 1-8, 34-50). (Original work published 1988) Retrieved from http://www.questiaschool.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=23325929 • Halpern, D. (Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2003). Thought & knowledge: An introduction to critical thinking (4th ed., pp. 1-20). Retrieved from http://www.questiaschool.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=109651004 • Hu, W. (2011, January 4). Math that moves: Schools embrace the iPad. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/05/education/05tablets.html?_r=4 • Incorporating multimedia into your teaching. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://tep.uoregon.edu/technology/multimedia/docs/multimedia.pdf • Incorporating technology into lessons. (n.d.). Retrieved February 4, 2011, from 2011 Microsoft Corporation website:http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint-help/incorporating-technology-into-lessons HA001159540.aspx

  32. Online References • Is technology producing a decline in critical thinking and analysis? (2009, January 29). Retrieved January 26, 2011, from University of California - Los Angeles website: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/01/090128092341.htmI • Madrid, J. (n.d.). Why technology is failing in public schools [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from EduTechNia website: http://www.slideshare.net/jamadrid/why-technology-is-failling-in-public-schools • Masnick, M. (2005, October 31). Yet another study says text messaging boosts writing skills [Online forum message]. Retrieved from Techdirt: http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20051031/1836235.shtml • Office of Educational Research and Improvement. (n.d.). Increased motivation and self esteem. In Technology and education reform [Research Project]. Retrieved February 8, 2011, from U.S. Department of Education website: http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTecheffectsstudents.html#increased • SEG Research. (n.d.). Understanding Multimedia Learning. Retrieved from BrainPOP, LLC. website: http://s4.brainpop.com/new_common_images/files/76/76426_BrainPOP_White_Paper-20090426.pdf • Adolf, K. (2009). Equipping the 21st century learner with 21st century tools [PowerPoint]. Retrieved from Distributed Learning Symposium website:       http://psdtechpd.wikispaces.com/file/view/21st+Cent+Learner+w+21st+Cent+Tools.ppt • Teaching in a participatory digital world. (Winter 2011). Education Canada, 51(1). Retrieved from http://www.cea-ace.ca/education-canada/article/teaching-participatory-digital-world

  33. ICT Illustrative Examples Database • http://education.alberta.ca/apps/ict/ie.asp • Searchable for Grades 1-12 and for subjects: English, Math, Science, Social Studies • Results: • Background and Student Task • Rubric • Related Tech Outcomes • Related Curricular Outcomes

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