Critical+Thinking,+Problem+Solving+and+Decision+Making-Elementary

=**Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making**=

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. //identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.// b. //plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.// c. //collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.// d. //use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.//

Presenter: Carol Roth, Central York School District, Instructional Technology Coach

=Elementary Focus = =Visual Literacy= //Definition// **-** "...the ability to **evaluate**, **apply**, or **create** conceptual visual representations" // Visual Literacy: An E-Learning Tutorial on Visualization for Communication, Engineering and Business //. Retrieved April 7, 2008 from []



Photo Challenge
Copyright-friendly Image Library

Image Stories

Discovery Education
Math Videos Thinkfinity Internet Quest
 * The Letter "M"
 * Animal Study Lesson Plan

Word Clouds
52 Interesting Ways Teacher Resource There's an APP for That! (any computer, iPad, iPod Touch, or Smart phone)
 * Socrative
 * Polleverywhere

=**Critical Thinking & Problem Solving**=

**Discernment: (Scanning, skimming. or reading for understanding)**

 * **All About Explorers activity**

**Interactives**:

 * **Application of technology skills to solving problems and think more deeply**
 * ABCya! - age group specific, great for interactive whiteboards (IWBs)
 * Project on slavery - lesson plan on slavery with various technology options (can also be done without technology)
 * Thinkfinity (yes, again!) - so many interactives and critical thinking lessons and activities here + collect those you love

**Project-Based Learning:**

 * **Planning**
 * Checklist from the Buck Institute - do you have all of the parts to make the project you are planning as effective as possible?


 * **Ideas**
 * StoryCorps - interviews that cut across generations and information on how to do it yourself
 * DigitalWish or DonorsChoose - have parents/community members donate money to get supplies you want for the classroom
 * Projects that work - collection of projects to explore (includes student examples)
 * Primary Sources from the Library of Congress


 * **Rubrics**
 * PBL Checklists - create a rubric to grade projects at any grade level

Contact Carol Roth with any questions.