Using+Technology+to+Support+Higher+Order+Thinking

Technology can be used to support higher-order thinking by offering an interactive environment where students must be able to learn, interpret, and apply information given. Higher-order thinking includes critical thinking. It is more than simply drill and recitation, rather, the ability to apply knowledge.

A great example of technology that supports higher order thinking is the website, []. On this website, students are walked through a fictional supreme court case. This case is one in which students may be able to relate to. All of the components of a real supreme court case are outlined. There is suspense in wondering what the verdict will be of the case. There are multiple viewpoints offered by justices in the case. Students must consider these viewpoints and they must formulate an opinion. There are questions to test your interpretation which is a fun relief from reading. Students must answer a certain number of questions correctly to move to a new level in the game and court case. To move on to the next level, students must read information. They must interpret information and apply the information in order to fully comprehend what is happening.