Using+Technology+To+Support+Higher+Order+Thinking+(Grace)

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Technology is very important in supporting higher order thinking because it allows students to learn information, and then apply it in creative ways as well as interpret this information. It allows students to think critically and practice problem solving skills. With technology that supports higher order thinking, students will experience remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating in order to comprehend the material that is presented. Such technology can include video, podcasts, and interactive websites.======

The website Supreme Decision allows students to hear a case taken before the Supreme Court. The case obviously has two sides, and a student will explore both sides, and why both are valid points. The student isn't just reading the information presented, but has to actively move forward through the case by answering questions about it. This helps the student to comprehend the material and makes it more understandable. Also, the audio during the video includes proper terms used in Supreme Court cases. These words are highlighted and students will be learning this vocabulary while exploring the case.