Using Online Resources to Build Critical Thinking Skills
Thanks to the Common Core, an increased emphasis on developing higher-order or critical-thinking skills is occurring to prepare students for K-12 success as well as in higher education and employment. How to help students use these skills to analyze and synthesize information from online articles, primary sources, images, and videos is the subject of this practical white paper. A research overview and cross-disciplinary activities for grades K-12 are also included.