TOPIC: Student Learning

Q: How can technology develop higher order thinking and problem solving?

Click on an answer below to find research evidence, references, and CARET selected studies:

1. Technology can enable the development of higher order thinking skills when students are taught to apply the process of problem solving and are then allowed opportunities to apply technology in development of solutions.



2. Technology can enable the development of higher order thinking skills when students work in collaborative groups while using computers to solve problems.



3. Technology can enable the development of critical thinking skills when students use technology presentation and communication tools to present, publish, and share results of projects.

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