Julie Jaeger - Where Has All the Thinking Gone?

The video emphasizes the importance of fostering critical thinking in education. The speaker discusses how standards can sometimes hinder thought processes and advocates for methods like digital storytelling and Bloom's Taxonomy to enhance thinking skills. The concept of wait time is introduced to allow students to ponder and explore ideas. The speaker critiques the hype around STEM/STEAM, highlighting the need for inventive thinking. Encouraging students to think like scientists, even in storytelling, is seen as crucial for developing unique and creative outcomes.

Why does the speaker believe that focusing solely on the right answer can be limiting for students?

• It helps students to learn faster.

• It limits students' ability to think beyond what they know.

• It prevents students from memorizing facts.

• It encourages students to ask more questions.

How does digital storytelling contribute to students' learning according to the speaker?

• It allows students to practice public speaking.

• It helps students memorize historical events.

• It improves students' artistic skills.

• It engages students in high-level thinking processes.

What is the purpose of 'wait time' in the classroom as described by the speaker?

• To help students relax before answering.

• To encourage students to ask more questions.

• To allow students to think and offer thoughtful responses.

• To give students time to finish their homework.

What concern does the speaker express about the current perception of STEM and STEAM?

• They believe it is too focused on technology.

• They think it is seen as a completely new concept.

• They feel it is not being taught effectively.

• They worry it is too expensive to implement.

According to the speaker, how should students be encouraged to think in order to produce unique outcomes?

• By focusing on artistic expression.

• By thinking like scientists.

• By following strict guidelines.

• By memorizing scientific facts.