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 is it important for students to know that it's okay to be wrong?

What does the speaker mean by 'thinking outside of what we knew to be true'?