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The 8 Elements of Critical Thinking

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However, with the overabundance of information comes the problem of infobesity which is a cognitive state that results from too much consumption of junk information. Critical thinking! This visual is inspired by Elesapiens work What is critical thinking? 2- Problem solving Critical thinkers are goal oriented.

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Teach Speaking and Listening Skills with Student Presentations–the video

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Problem Solving: Students identify common tech issues and propose solutions, fostering critical thinking. Problem-Solving Mindset: Emphasizing that problems are opportunities fosters resilience and encourages critical thinking among students.

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Incorporating Monthly Giving Projects into STEM Curriculum: Inspiring the Next Generation of Philanthropists

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Adding monthly giving projects to STEM classes helps students learn important skills like problem-solving and teamwork while also teaching them to care about their communities. This step-by-step guide is flexible enough to allow teachers to take the ideas below and make them their own. Sound interesting?

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10 Tips for Teachers who Struggle with Technology

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Try the problem-solving that has worked in other situations–like intuit a solution, look around the screen and see what pops out, and read the manual. I wasn’t always successful, but I came up with a good template for problem solving which works to this day. Believe problem solving is fun.

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The Critical Power Skills Needed for the AI Era

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Critical Skills in the Age of AI Which skills is the natural next question. Power Skills, which include creativity, collaboration, resilience, leadership and critical thinking , make all other skills more effective. These skills have always been valuable, as anyone with a professional background can attest to.

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Should Coding be a Part of the Modern School’s Curriculum?

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As educators struggle with the best way to teach critical thinking and problem solving, coding has proven to be an effective and flexible tool. Is it time to add ‘coding’ to the essential subjects taught at every school?

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Let’s Talk About Habits of Mind

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Thinking Flexibly. Thinking about Thinking. Questioning and Posing Problems. Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision. .” Thinking Flexibly. ‘Thinking flexibly’ is inherent to many of the IB learner attitudes, especially cooperation, respect, and tolerance.