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“We cannotsolve problemswith the samethinkingwe used whenwe createdthem.”

EinsteinQuotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/a/albert_einstein.html

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Critical Thinking

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Critical Thinking

Is NOT:• Automatic replies• Unclear comments• Uninformed responses• Irrational statements

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Critical Thinking

It is:• Clear • Disciplined• Rational• Informed• Open-minded

Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/critical+thinking

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Critical Thinking

How do we learn?• Become informed• Examine all sides• Evaluate information• Broaden your horizons

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Critical Thinking

• Why is it important?“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”

Source: Bloom’s Taxonomy

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“We cannotsolve problemswith the samethinkingwe used whenwe createdthem.”

Einstein

Thank you!