Remove Critical Thinking Remove Knowledge Remove Research Methods
article thumbnail

How to Become a Citizen Scientist

Ask a Tech Teacher

Citizen scientists come from all walks of life and have made invaluable contributions to scientific knowledge and understanding. Citizen science allows the common public to participate in important scientific studies, partnering with scientists and helping them with work crucial to the enhancement of human knowledge.

Science 144
article thumbnail

Taking a Tech Break and Unplugging From Classroom Technology

Teach Hub

However, without technology, you’re compelled to engage in critical thinking. Unplugging from technology forces students to be creative and think outside of the box, encouraging them to come up with ideas without relying on technology. This not only boosts their imagination but also their problem-solving skills.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Teaching Information Literacy in an Age of Misinformation 

Faculty Focus

I had started integrating information literacy skills into my sociology classes with a narrow focus that built on research method topics that were appropriate for an introductory course. I want to help them move beyond skepticism and distrust of sources to critical thinking.

Teaching 130
article thumbnail

Teaching Information Literacy in an Age of Misinformation 

Faculty Focus

I had started integrating information literacy skills into my sociology classes with a narrow focus that built on research method topics that were appropriate for an introductory course. I want to help them move beyond skepticism and distrust of sources to critical thinking.

Teaching 111
article thumbnail

Using Cogenerative Dialogues for Learner-Centered Teaching

Scholarly Teacher

In these spaces, the teacher is not the only one with knowledge. Currently, I am using cogen in a graduate level research methods course. Traditionally, the instructor is seen as an authority and having all the knowledge and power. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL. Silvestri, J.

article thumbnail

Inventing a Job-Skills Machine

Edsurge

One long-established repository of skills knowledge is called the Occupational Information Network, or O*NET system. He thinks a new system is needed. One that hits a sweet spot, blending the rigor of traditional research methods with the convenience of modern technology. Sounds reasonable enough. Housed in the U.S.

Skills 190