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Tag: critical thinking

  • AI in education: Enhancing learning or eroding critical thinking?

    By Joseph J. Slade, OSU School of Psychological Science Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have exploded onto the educational scene, bringing both excitement and concern. Faculty and instructional designers find themselves grappling with a burning question: Does student use of AI enhance learning outcomes, or does it hinder deep learning and critical thinking? Given…

  • Teaching and Assessing Critical Thinking

    As educators we all want our students to become better problem solvers, to think outside of the box, to create novel and insightful solutions. But thinking, like other skills, must be modeled, practiced, practiced and practiced. It is only with frequent practice and targeted feedback that thinking will improve.Is all thinking created equal?Do the disciplines…