The ability to collaborate effectively is invaluable in today’s interconnected world. Whether in academic or professional settings, tools that streamline communication, enhance content sharing and promote open dialogue are important. Hypothesis is a standout tool in this regard, especially renowned for its capabilities in group annotations and as an online learning tool.
A useful tool!
Another effective way is to have students take on the ‘Devil’s Advocate’ role during annotations. This method cannot only make them skeptical, which is important for critical evaluation, but also sharpens their ability to articulate counterarguments, thereby deepening their understanding and improving their analytical skills.
In the realm of higher education, critical thinking is not just an academic skill but a fundamental requirement for professional success. It involves logically evaluating information, discerning biases, and constructing well-founded arguments.
Unfortunately, critial thinking skills are only taught sporadically at all levels of formal education.
In his 1945 essay “Notes on Nationalism,” Orwell distinguishes between the terms nationalism and patriotism. For Orwell, nationalism was “the habit of identifying oneself with a single nation or other unit, placing it beyond good and evil and recognizing no other duty than that of advancing its interests.” He was quick to point out that this was distinct from the concept of patriotism, which he defined as “devotion to a particular place and a particular way of life, which one believes to be the best in the world but has no wish to force on other people.”
Many people would benefit from reading this quote by George Orwell, and understanding the difference between the two.
CNN is the most visited news website in the US, attracting 441.4 million visits per month, according to Press Gazette.
when it comes to Islamic terrorism, it emphasizes the cause over the tactics, but when it comes to Israel, it emphasizes the tactics over the cause.
Interesting comparison.
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Canada is the only NATO member without a plan or a timeline to reach the alliance’s target of spending two per cent of GDP on defence, according to the U.S. ambassador to NATO.
This according to US ambassador to Canada.
educators have a responsibility towards their students to foster critical thinking for evaluating information, which in turn informs their decision making.
We would all benefit from a better understand of how often critical thinking skills are taught, evaluated and reinforced throughout one's education.
Lying, stealing someone else's ideas is reprehensible but it acknowledges the importance of the ideas in the pursuit of truth.
We see this all too often.
A great analytic resource!
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I plan on purchasing one of these transceivers, once I make up my mind which one to buy!