Promoting Students' Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills via Mobile-Supported Labs

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Title: Promoting Students' Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills via Mobile-Supported Labs
Language: English
Authors: Manolis Kousloglou, Eleni Petridou, Anastasios Molohidis, Euripides Hatzikraniotis
Source: International Association for Development of the Information Society. 2023.
Availability: International Association for the Development of the Information Society. e-mail: secretariat@iadis.org; Web site: http://www.iadisportal.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2023
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 9
High Schools
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Secondary Education
Descriptors: Grade 9, High School Freshmen, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Skills, Electronic Learning, Laboratories, Skill Development, Student Attitudes, Student Improvement
Abstract: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving belong to 21st century skills that enhance ways of thinking, learning, working and living in the world. When combined with well-designed educational activities, mobile technology has the capacity to foster these abilities. This study evaluates the Critical Thinking & Problem Solving skills of ninth-grade students who participated in mobile-supported labs. According to the findings of a questionnaire provided to students, their skills have improved. Students' written responses to open-ended questions before and after the mobile-supported Labs revealed interesting data about their improvement. Also, records of students' written discussions on the Viber-platform, throughout the process, revealed aspects of critical thinking & Problem Solving development. [For the full proceedings, see ED639391.]
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: ED639570
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Critical Thinking & Problem Solving belong to 21st century skills that enhance ways of thinking, learning, working and living in the world. When combined with well-designed educational activities, mobile technology has the capacity to foster these abilities. This study evaluates the Critical Thinking & Problem Solving skills of ninth-grade students who participated in mobile-supported labs. According to the findings of a questionnaire provided to students, their skills have improved. Students' written responses to open-ended questions before and after the mobile-supported Labs revealed interesting data about their improvement. Also, records of students' written discussions on the Viber-platform, throughout the process, revealed aspects of critical thinking & Problem Solving development. [For the full proceedings, see ED639391.]