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teaching ISTE NETS*S Part 4: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving,
and Decision Making This is my fourth article in a series of six
about ISTE’s NETS*S (National Educational Technology Standards
for Students). The fourth standard is “Critical Thinking,
Problem Solving, and Decision Making.” Critical Thinking,
Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical
thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects,
solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate
digital tools and resources. - identify and define authentic
problems and significant questions for investigation. - plan and
manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. -
collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make
informed decisions. - use multiple processes and diverse
perspectives to explore alternative solutions. (excerpted from h
ttp://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007S
tandards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm