Support of the Critical Thinking Process in Synchronous Online Collaborative Discussion Through Model-Eliciting Activities

Authors

  • Lisa M Weltzer-Ward Walden University, NTU School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 155 Fifth Avenue South Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN, USA 55401
  • Guadalupe Carmona The University of Texas, Curriculum and Instruction, 1 University Station, Austin, TX, USA 78712

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.677

Keywords:

model-eliciting activities, critical thinking, online discussion

Abstract


As online education becomes common, it is essential to identify activities that support critical thinking in this environment. This paper describes the use of a model-eliciting activity (MEA) solved by groups in a synchronous online discussion. The participants displayed their thinking processes and solutions consistent with successful face-to-face (F2F) MEAs. Each groupâ??s discussion showed evidence of critical thinking and incorporated quality logical arguments. This demonstrates that MEAs may be also used in an online environment to successfully support application of critical thinking skills.

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Published

2008-10-27

How to Cite

Weltzer-Ward, L. M., & Carmona, G. (2008). Support of the Critical Thinking Process in Synchronous Online Collaborative Discussion Through Model-Eliciting Activities. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 3(1), pp. 86–88. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v3i1.677

Issue

Vol. 3 (2008): Special Issue: ICL2008

Section

Special Focus Papers