Critical+Thinking


 * Critical Thinking **
 * ** Use [|Ted Talks] to get students thinking about a topic  **
 * ** Note-taking/Research ( [|Evernote], [|Springpad] , [|Livebinders] - computer or iPad) **
 * ** Research (databases-quick GALE tour, how to use Wikipedia for background knowledge and brainstorming) **
 * ** RSS feeds and other subscriptions (most up to date news and information brought TO the students- NY Times and YDR offer free e-editions for classrooms) **
 * ** Have your students sign up for [|Daily Writing Tips] or some other regularly emailed content-based tips. **
 * ** For professional resources: **** Subscribe to [|Edutopia] or ReadWriteThink.  **
 * **Use RSS Feed for professional development**
 * **Flipboard Feedly or Zite (APPS)**
 * **NewsBlur TheOldReader DiggReader NewsVibe Pulse**
 * **Here is a great article that explains all of the above.**
 * ** Quick feedback (screencasting, i.e. [|Jing] - should already be an application on your laptop) **