The ability to solve problems and think critically is more important than ever, making critical thinking a crucial skill for 21st century students. This presentation covers strategies and best practices for teaching this transferable skill in a way that mimics real-world learning environments. The presenter explores innovative uses of social media and instructional technologies as a vehicle for designing authentic activities that encourage critical thinking in the classroom and beyond. Presented for the EasyBib Professional Development Series.

1. PROMOTING CRITICAL THINKING THROUGH
AUTHENTIC LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Melissa Mallon | Coordinator of Instruction, Wichita State University Libraries |
@librarianliss | melissa.mallon@wichita.edu
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2. AGENDA
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Importance of
critical thinking
in the
classroom
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Tips for
assignment
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Practical
projects

3. So Why Bother?

4. Transferable skills
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6. Source: Head (2012)

7. Academic & professional success

8. TIPS FOR PROJECT DESIGN

9. Collaboration is key
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10. Set clear expectations
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11. Scaffold assignments
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12. Encourage communication
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13. Keep it authentic
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14. Critical Thinking Projects
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STUDY PROPOSALS

16. IMPLEMENT A NEW POLICY
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17. VIDEO PODCASTS
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18. PEER REVIEWED PROJECTS
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19. ARGUMENT MAPPING

21. LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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22. POSTER SESSIONS
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23. THOUGHTFUL QUESTIONING
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24. HASHTAG
ACTIVISM
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25. TEAM BASED PROBLEM SOLVING
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26. MORE TOOLS . . .
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27. BOTTOM LINE . . .
CREATIVITY
IS KEY
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28. OTHER IDEAS & QUESTIONSPhotoCredit:MarcusRambergviaCompfightcc
Melissa Mallon | Coordinator of Instruction, Wichita State University Libraries |
@librarianliss | melissa.mallon@wichita.edu