Critical thinking skills will be utilized by every student at some point in their career. It is helpful to develop and strengthen those skills now so the student is ready to think independently to solve problems. Which leads me to problem based learning which teaches students to solve problems. Giving them real life scenarios to solve in small groups might be a fun active learning technique to help strengthen critical thinking skills.
I am impressed by the versatility of wikis and their use in active learning and how they can facilitate self-reflection in students, understanding of themselves and their capacity and progress in their career.
I would apply it by encouraging its use in discussion forums.
This section made me think about the fact that many students are now "digital natives" and have grown up their whole lives surrounded by technology, and that I must consider that, but I must balance that with the older students I have in my courses.
Critical thinking isn't easy for many students; they need to do more than just listen. They must actively read, write, discuss, and engage in problem-solving with their peers.
