Critical+Thinking,+Problem+Solving+and+Decision+Making

toc Back to Main Page =**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: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions. media type="custom" key="3032972"

Projects for the 21st Century

 * Real-world problems
 * Firsthand investigation - authentic learning
 * Goals related to standards
 * Process - Not Product
 * Student Choice
 * Use Technology
 * Connect to the Outside
 * Collaboration
 * Creating for the greater good

Google Forms
Google Forms are great ways for your and/or your students to gather information about almost anything. The data collected automatically gets put on a google spreadsheet and you can use all that information for tons of things.

[|Link to a form] (you can place this link on your teacher page as a Custom Link page) or Embed the form on a wiki or blog as below:

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Activities for Critical Thinking
Visual Literacy Compare Headlines Around the World Using Hoax Sites [|Wikipedia] [|The Missing Manual for Wikipedia]