Thinking with Technology

Activity 3.3

Step 3: Writing Critical and Focus Questions

Divide into small groups and think about the Content Questions listed below and how these questions could be used in a project. Think about some of the larger concepts to which the Content Questions relate.

Create Critical and Focus Questions that will motivate learners and target higher-order thinking. Remember that both of these types of questions should be open-ended questions. The Focus Question is tied more directly to the specific project; whereas, the Critical Question often can encompass a number of projects. Remember to write questions in learner-appropriate language.

Note: You may want to review the sample Curriculum-Framing Questions

Click here to open the worksheet on Writing Critical and Focus Qestions

Next: Proceed to Activity 3.4

Thinking with Technology Module 3 - Curriculum-Framing Questions to Support Thinking Skills

	Activity 3.3 Step 3: Writing Critical and Focus Questions Divide into small groups and think about the Content Questions listed below and how these questions could be used in a project. Think about some of the larger concepts to which the Content Questions relate. Create Critical and Focus Questions that will motivate learners and target higher-order thinking. Remember that both of these types of questions should be open-ended questions. The Focus Question is tied more directly to the specific project; whereas, the Critical Question often can encompass a number of projects. Remember to write questions in learner-appropriate language. Note: You may want to review the sample Curriculum-Framing Questions Click here to open the worksheet on Writing Critical and Focus Qestions Next: Proceed to Activity 3.4