Lesson 8. Higher Thinking Skills Through IT-Based Projects

Developing the higher thinking skill of the student is one of the main objectives of teaching-learning process. Activities are done to tap higher order thinking skills of the student. Different evaluation strategies are formulated to develop and enhance the critical thinking skills of the student. Higher thinking skills truly involves analytical and reflective thinking.

Lesson 8 tackles the four IT-based projects conducive to develop higher thinking skills and creativity among learners. First is the resource-based projects. Through this projects, it would allow learners to find information from different resources. They are not only encourage to scan on the internet but they are also encourage to go to libraries for much learning. This project is anchored on inquiry-based or discovery approach in learning. Second is simple creation. In this project, students are required to create software materials that can help them in their learning. In developing the software, creativity must be consider. Third is the guided hypermedia projects. This projects serve as an instructive tool and as a communication tool. Fourth is the Web-based Projects. This project aims for students to create webpages on a topic. It would allow the students to post in the internet and they can also be linked with other related sites found in the internet. These four IT-based projects and activities can let the learners organize thoughts, synthesize ideas and create presentations. Indeed, it can tap higher order thinking skills of the students.

I have experience those research-based projects. When I was in high school, I have experience making term papers and investigatory projects. In this way, further research were done by my group mates and we gathered facts to support our project. I have also experience making Web-based projects. Back then, we made websites and uploaded it to be viewed by different netizens.

These kind of projects, though it is anchored and done with the use of internet and different educational technologies, would truly tap the higher order thinking skills of the students. As an educator dealing with digital generation learners, let these four basic activities and projects be a guide and blueprint on how are we going to mold learners in order for them to attain higher thinking skills. If we do so, then we would be able to produce highly competitive and productive individuals.