Carmichael, E., & Farrell, H. (2012). Evaluation of the
Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking:
Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking Online Site. Journal Of University Teaching And Learning
Practice, 9(1),
Employers
expect graduates from college to apply critical thinking skills to current
day issues. Unfortunately, many graduates are not being taught how to think
critically in their courses; thus, we have workers that are not able to the
process
of solving problems. For
the purpose of this research project, this especially
those conducting their learning through distant learning platform as
Elder, L., & Paul, R. (2010). Critical Thinking: Ethical
Reasoning as Essential to Fairminded Critical Thinking, Part IV. Journal Of Developmental Education, 34(1), 36-37.
This
document addresses the concept of ethical reasoning from a critical thinking stance.
It is imperative that a person be able to understand how to apply critical thinking
skills to ethical issues in both home and the professional arenas. When working
with distant
learners, they will encounter people from all over the world taking
the same course and applying it according to their cultural norms and values.
The student engaged in discussions with people from different cultures must
be able to use critical thinking skills to understand why their classmate addresses
issues and challenges from a different stance than theirs and the rationale
that their stance is not more right or wrong than the other person’s.
For the
purpose of this project, this study supports the concept of the importance of using
critical thinking skills when interacting with others on ethical issues and concerns.
Johanson, J. (2010). Cultivating Critical Thinking: An
Interview with Stephen Brookfield. Journal
Of Developmental Education, 33(3),
26-30.
Critical
thinking takes place in the social setting. By this, Brookfield explains how the
teacher must model critical thinking for the learner. This practice enables the
learner to see
how critical thinking is applied to everyday challenges and presented
to them. Distant learning instructors
must model how the discussion need
to take place so critical thinking skills can
be applied to the topic at hand. For
the purpose of this project, critical thinking takes place in the social setting
and
this message is one of the more important elements to teaching
critical
thinking
skills: modeling the interaction and skills needed to think at the highest
level.
Lunney, M., Frederickson, K., Spark, A.,
& McDuffie, G. (2008). Facilitating Critical Thinking through Online
Courses. Journal Of Asynchronous Learning
Networks, 12(3-4), 85-97.
This
study provides support for social collaborative interaction that encourages critical
thinking processes. The authors present the concept that critical thinking
is used for reasoning, making judgments and decisions and problem solving
throughout one’s life (professional
and personal). The ability to apply critical
thinking skills in an online environment is encouraged due to the ability to
replay the interactions between students. The
discussions are a prime example of
this. The student is able to read the response, read it again, research, read
it again,
respond, and to keep going through this process until they are satisfied For
the purpose of this project, the interaction between the students
can take approaches
that can be applied to any given situation.
Mandernach, B. (2006). Thinking Critically about Critical
Thinking: Integrating Online Tools to Promote Critical Thinking. Insight: A Collection Of Faculty Scholarship,
141-50.
This
study explains the importance of not making the technology the focus of the learning.
The emphasis should be upon the content of the course and process goals.
Mandernach
reminds the reader that technology, “it is a way of learning that
challenges current views of teaching, thinking and instruction by blurring
the line between teacher and student by shifting the focus from knowledge
acquisition to critical application of information” (p.47). For the purpose
of this project, this study supports the concept that it is not the technology
that should be the focus of learning, but the interaction with others that
will trigger the deeper application of the content conveyed to the student.
Simpson, A. (2010). Integrating Technology with Literacy:
Using Teacher-Guided Collaborative Online Learning to Encourage Critical
Thinking. ALT-J: Research In Learning
Technology, 18(2), 119-131.
Critical
thinking is possible in distant learning courses; however, expecting engagement
in
technology is not always going to happen. Simpson, indicates that
using email does encourage
the students to apply higher level thinking skills when
exchanging ideas and concepts of learning. The social interaction creates the
positive environment for critical thinking
skills to be applied. For the purpose of
this project, the additional support this study provides that social
interaction enhances
and encourages critical thinking skills is relevant.
References
Brookfield,
S. D. (1997). Assessing critical thinking. New
Directions For Adult & Continuing
Education, (75), 17.
Carmichael,
E., & Farrell, H. (2012). Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online
Resources in
Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a
Critical Thinking Online Site. Journal Of
University Teaching And Learning Practice,
9(1),
Elder,
L., & Paul, R. (2010). Critical Thinking: Ethical Reasoning as Essential to
Fairminded
Critical Thinking, Part IV. Journal Of
Developmental Education, 34(1), 36-37.
Johanson,
J. (2010). Cultivating Critical Thinking: An Interview with Stephen Brookfield.
Journal Of Developmental Education, 33(3), 26-30.Lunney, M., Frederickson,
K., Spark, A., & McDuffie, G. (2008). Facilitating Critical Thinking
through Online Courses. Journal Of
Asynchronous Learning Networks, 12(3-4), 85-97.
Mandernach,
B. (2006). Thinking Critically about Critical Thinking: Integrating Online Tools
to Promote Critical Thinking. Insight: A
Collection Of Faculty Scholarship, 141-50.
Moore,
D. (2007). Critical Thinking and Intelligence Analysis: Csir occasional paper number
fourteen. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Nosich,
G. M. (2005). Problems with two standard models for teaching critical thinking.
New Directions For Community Colleges,
(130), 59-67.
Simpson,
A. (2010). Integrating Technology with Literacy: Using Teacher-Guided Collaborative
Online Learning to Encourage Critical Thinking. ALT-J: Research
Week 12
Visit the blogs of at least five of your classmates
(in addition to your learning community). Watch their videos and provide
feedback using the same prompts you used with your learning community
critiques. Check your own blog periodically to respond to the comments of your
classmates and learning community members.
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Marc Boese
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Gamification: Annotated Bibliography
I especially like the integration of the news in with the
concept of applying gamification to the real world. The video clip was
successful in conveying what the conference would be about, why gaming in the
classroom/education field is successful, and how to implement the concept in
the classroom. The technology skills are at a high level, so it is difficult to
offer any suggestions on how to make this video have a higher impact than it
already has.
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Luke Bilger
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I was not able to view this video as it was not posted
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Ennis Brinson
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April Carpenter
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The use of clips shot by the narrator is
missing (perhaps these are the interviews shown), but the content of the video
indicates strong knowledge of motivating the adult learner online. The
narration is clear and easy to follow. The visual images used to express the
concepts presented are linked to the content. Technology suggesting is a
variation of voice with music or some other break in the continuous
presentation of information. My mind kept waiting for something exciting to
happen…not sure why.
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CeCelia Fernandes
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You
did it! Your video is great, it clearly indicates your knowledge of your topic,
is eye catching and conveys how this technology will enable learning to take
place at higher levels. I like the
examples you used for the virtual world.
It is a bit short, but it looks great.
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Tim Jordan
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The
use of the xtranormal simulation for your interview and narration pieces of the
video is unique. I enjoyed watching these, and the graphics you used clearly
present the concepts you are attempting to convey. I was wondering if these
clips are considered original video clips? Did you use a voice modification to
give more of a robot sound? Interesting!
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William Knopf
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Your
graphic and video clips indicate your knowledge of the topic of critical
thinking skills. The narration is not loud enough for me to hear, so I cannot
comment on the depth of knowledge you have on the topic. I enjoyed the variety
of places you show critical thinking taking place. Technology is difficult to
use, and the use of filming actual footage is challenging for many of us. I
found that the movement of your clips was a bit challenging at times as it
jumps a bit, but overall your clips conveyed your message well.
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John Purdy
Could not locate video to comment on
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Deborah Stripling
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I
liked to hear you talk about the topic. Yours is the first one I have viewed
that actually has you primarily. You are providing the information about your
topic with your footage of actual students that encounter the issues you are
addressing. I think this is what the assignment is supposed to have been. You
talking about what you have learned, your topic and how it applies to what we
learned in this course, and it works. Thank you for presenting a video that is
not all about the fancy technology tools and more about the content. I was not
sure what the video was supposed to be, so mine is not anything like yours.
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Na-ajele Williams-Buffong
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Amazing!
Your video is what I needed to see so I would know how to do this assignment.
You manage to integrate original footage, PP and technical information about
your topic with seamless integration. Your content is clear, your visual and
audio information is effective and holds the viewers attention. The only
suggestion I would consider offering is to switch the music up as you switch up
the topics you address. Other than this, your work is great!
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Ahmetrie Wise
Not able to open using the address
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