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Researchers at Cornell University have created an online module to help students build critical thinking skills, which is now used in multiple classes with over 7,000 students having completed it. The module breaks down critical thinking into specific skills, including accessing relevant information and evaluating different points of view, to help students develop these skills in the age of artificial intelligence.
Cornell University has developed an online module to teach critical thinking skills to students. The 75-minute module was piloted in 2022 and is now used in multiple classes. It provides students with a shared language and framework around critical thinking, helping instructors connect these skills to their course content. The module breaks down critical thinking into specific skills, including accessing relevant information and evaluating different points of view. Over 7,000 students have completed the module, which aims to address the lack of critical thinking skills among students. The module's effectiveness was highlighted by a questionnaire administered before and after its completion.
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