Intel Online Thinking Tools

Intel has put together a remarkable series of online (and free) tools promoting higher order of thinking among students, as well as collaborative learning and assessement tools which are being applied by teachers throughout all areas of the K-12 curriculum: The tools ..."support collaborative student-centered learning. Online thinking tools are active learning places where students engage in robust discussions, pursue investigations, analyze complex information, and solve problems." Just think of the possibilities using them with a Smartboard!

Visual Ranking Tool ›
Identify and refine criteria for assigning ranking to a list; and then debate differences, reach consensus, and organize ideas.
Seeing Reason Tool ›
Investigate relationships in complex systems, creating maps that communicate understanding.
Showing Evidence Tool ›
Construct well-reasoned arguments that are supported by evidence, using a visual framework.
Assessing Projects ›
Develop strategies for student-centered assessment and create your own from an Assessment library.

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