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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education
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In the 21st century, we can no longer afford to ignore the strategies that promote critical thinking and problem solving skills. It’s time for a thorough examination of what makes a good question, and how students can benefit from staying curious.
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Mastering the art of writing essential questions is a worthwhile pursuit for any teacher. One of the essential shifts in modern learning is students becoming creators of knowledge. This means moving from answering the questions to questioning the answers. It’s about the quest of pursuing an answer to a question that isn’t easily answered. This is, of course, the essence of an essential question. A good essential question is central to any lesson. It’s important when writing essential questions to inspire deep levels of thinking. They must foster a desire to discover the truth behind the question. We want to make the student excited to go on that journey. ...
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A good question can open minds, shift paradigms, and force the uncomfortable but transformational cognitive dissonance that can help create thinkers. In education, we tend to value a student's ability to answer our questions. But what might be more important is their ability to ask their own great questions - and more critically, their willingness to do so. ...
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Asking a question can be a scary step into the void. It’s also an admission to the world (and more terrifyingly, to classmates) that one doesn’t know the answer. So teachers must somehow “flip the script” by creating an environment where questioning becomes a strength; where it is welcomed and desired.
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