Week 10: Tech Tools for Critical Thinking

This week we discussed tech tools that can be used for critical thinking. One critical thinking tool in is mind-mapping applications. As is demonstrated in my concept map extra post, these tools can be used to connect common ideas and organize common themes. There are several online tools available including: Bubbl.us, Gliffy, and Webspiration. Some of these tools even allow for collaboration and sharing, similar to Google Docs, which is useful in sharing ideas and preparing presentations.

In education, critical thinking tech tools can be quite useful. One use is in lesson planning. Many teachers share lesson plans amongst their fellow teachers at the same grade level. Using a concept map would give lesson plans a clear and detailed outline. Another use is in presentations. Students like interesting lessons and a concept map is just another visual aid for any subject or grade level. Many students also use concept maps to plan out papers, especially at the elementary level.

This website is a forum for education and various tech tools. As a teacher it will be beneficial to learn from other people and tools they have discovered. It's important to stay up to date with tech tools that are available in order to provide the best learning experience for students.