Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Critical thinking -- Computer-assisted instruction;
Abstract
As technology continues to change educators must be willing to make adjustments in their teaching strategies and make an effort to make technology a permanent part of the curriculum. Critical thinking consists of organizing knowledge in a meaningful manner so it can easily be used by the learner. Those applying critical thinking are more motivated and perform at a higher level of performance than students using lower level thinking skills. Technology continues to become a bigger part of education and teachers need to use databases, spreadsheets, and concept maps as tools to facilitate critical thinking. Educators need to be aware of the barriers to technology integration such as the lack of training and lack of administrative support. This review will demonstrate how technology can be used as "mindtools" and how using technology in this manner will benefit students.
Year of Submission
2003
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Department
Division of Educational Technology
First Advisor
J. Ana Donaldson
Second Advisor
Sharon E. Smaldino
Date Original
2003
Object Description
1 PDF file (19 leaves)
Copyright
©2003 Tracy Wilkins
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Wilkins, Tracy, "Using technology to encourage critical thinking" (2003). Graduate Research Papers. 1731.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1731
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