Using Online Learning Platforms To Enhance Students’ Reflective And Critical Thinking

Vol. 7 No. 2

Year: 2010

 Issue: July-September

Title	: Using Online Learning Platforms To Enhance Students’ Reflective And Critical Thinking
Author Name	: Sean M. Lennon
Synopsis	:
A working paper on how to use common E-Learning platforms to incorporate critical thinking and reflection into traditional and hybrid formatted curriculums.  Definitions and conceptual framework of both constructs are discussed and their benefits towards cognitions and memory are highlighted.  Best practices, including examples of previous courses are presented as well as the pedagogy and planning necessary for readers to implement successfully into their own courses.  Paper also includes strategies and techniques for possible use.