critical thinking and web research iste 2010
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An overview on the critical thinking and web research curriculum co-developed by Microsoft and ISTE to help students improve the academic search and critical-thinking skills. http://www.microsoft.com/education/criticalthinkingTRANSCRIPT
Web literacy for the Digital Generation
Chris O’Neal
ISTE Faculty
Rob Bayuk
Program Manager,
Teacher Professional Development,
Microsoft 1
Agenda:
• Introductions• Us and you!
• Ideas and Considerations for the Classroom• Rob Bayuk
• Critical Thinking Curriculum • Microsoft & ISTE collaboration• Chris O’Neal
• Improving Search in the Classroom
• Q&A
Ideas and Approaches
Developing Critical Thinking & Web Research Skills in the Classroom
What is Critical Thinking?
In 1605, Sir Francis Bacon, the father of scientific thinking, outlined these habits of mind (paraphrased):
o “Nimble and versatile” enough to see relationships among things, in
addition to subtle distinctions between them.
o Inquisitive.
o Patient enough to doubt and ask questions.
o Fond of reflecting.
o Slow to assert and ready to consider multiple points of view.
o Careful to support their points of view and to formulate an argument
with reasons and evidence.
o A slave neither to passing trends nor to established traditions but
capable of judging the credibility of sources and making independent
judgments about information.
o Alert to all deception.Excerpt from the e-book for educators:“From Search to Research: Developing Critical Thinking Through Web Research Skills”
www.microsoft.com/education/criticalthinking
Discussion Question:
What do you believe are the important skills needed to develop critical thinking
in 21st century students?
Cultivating Essential Web Research Skills
o Search efficiently and effectively.
o Distinguish kinds of sources, and analyze a source’s
validity and reliability.
o Make a habit of cross-checking facts, even from reliable
sources.
o Conscientiously and properly attribute the words and ideas of
others.
o Cite sources accurately and appropriately.
o Stay safe on the Internet.
o Interact with others online honestly, respectfully, fairly, and
clearly.
Excerpt the new e-book for educators:“From Search to Research: Developing Critical Thinking Through Web Research Skills”
www.microsoft.com/education/criticalthinking
Why Microsoft cares?
o Web search & research is a primary interaction for 21st century students
o Evolving how people search, find and organize relevant information on the web
o Bing as - decision engine
www.bing.com
Critical Thinking & Web Research Curriculum
Chris O’NealISTE Faculty
www.microsoft.com/education/criticalthinking
Project Background
Fielded questions/feedback from media specialists, content area teachers, computer lab instructors:
• What areas are most critical in preparing students to be
web literate?
• What activities/structures give teachers the opportunity to
provide guided practice?
Key Areas
• Mechanics of Effective Searching
• Validity and Reliability
• Citing Sources
• Civil Discourse
• Netiquette
• Plagiarism
• Safety
Built around Bing
Classroom Uses & Application
• Each lesson is cross-referenced with others
• Taught as mini-curriculum or standalone lessons
• Varied skill-level
• Can be teacher-led or independent
Discussion Question:
How else can we help you to address this important topic in your classrooms?
Improving Search in the Classroom
Bing “Fly Outs”
Bing Visual Search
Microsoft Pivot (from Microsoft Live Labs)
http://www.getpivot.com/
ClassSearch Project
Microsoft Research
Facilitating the Development of Web Search Skills through Social Learning
Next steps
• Community:
• ISTE Community Ning moderated by Howard Rheingold• ISTE Wikispaces
• Video: “Crap Detection 101”
• E-book & Curriculum:
• From Search to Research: Developing Critical Thinking Through Web Research Skills
• Critical thinking and Web Research curriculum• www.microsoft.com/education/criticalthinking
• Follow on Twitter @TeachTec
• Facebook www.facebook.com/TeachTec
• This presentation: www.slideshare.net/TeachTec
QUESTIONS?
Thank youRob Bayuk [email protected]
Twitter - @TeachTec
Chris O’Neal [email protected]
Twitter - @onealchris