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10 tips for teaching critical thinking + information literacy

The Cornerstone for Teachers

There are four lenses through which students can view what they are investigating: trigger, access, forensics, and motives. We need to teach kids to focus more on the information itself: how it’s created, how we’re accessing it, etc. These are the tools through which kids access information. 2: The access lens.

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Hyperconnected

Learning with 'e's

The exponential rise in these online activities tells us that many people in the western world live in an 'always on' hyperconnected culture, where we seem to be wedded to our smartphones and laptops. It resonated, with many people sharing and liking the update (itself a measure of interest in the social media age).

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Technology Tools Used in Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

The ubiquitous presence of digital devices and technology tools in education, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones, allows students to access a wealth of educational resources and multimedia content. Virtual classrooms and online collaboration tools extend opportunities for teamwork, discussion, and project-based learning.