Using+Technology+to+Support+HOTS+(AJS)


 * How can technology be used to support higher-order thinking?
 * Give an example of a technology that supports higher-order thinking and be specific in describing HOW it supports higher-order thinking.

Since the advancements in technology we have begun to use technology increasingly more in our everyday lives. Technology has made our lives more efficient in almost everything that we do. Technology has even found it was into the classroom. Slowly incorporating itself into the lessons plans of teachers each day. Using technology in the classroom is useful for multiple reasons, most importantly it helps promote higher order thinking skills. Technology helps support higher order thinking skills by challenging the students in what they are presented, making them ask questions, and by showing them materials in a way that they might not have had the opportunity to see with out the help of technology. Challenging students to think in a higher manner can prove to be crucial for the student when it comes time to further their education and in the real world. ...