359 Using Social Networks to Teach Critical Thinking

Thursday, March 19, 2015: 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
Convention Center: 214
School Health Education: Technology
Intended Audience: Post Secondary Student, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty
Speakers: Larry K. Olsen, A.T. Still University, Las Cruces, NM; Gabriela Peņa De La Cruz, Preparatoria No. 5, Mexico City, Mexico; and Adriana Peņa De La Cruz, Colonias Development Council, Las Cruces, NM
Social networks are a common way students and young adults communicate new ideas. These networks can be used in a positive fashion to teach critical thinking skills. In this presentation, we will explain the process used to develop a unique social network designed to increase student and teacher communication and further develop Mexican high school student critical thinking skills