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04/13 Scratch Presentation & Critical Thinking


1. Scratch Group Project Presentation

Now it's the time to showcase your project!

2. Critical thinking Group Discussion

Discuss in small groups the following questions and provide your responses on this Google Doc:

  • Compare your mind maps with each other, and agree on a definition of critical thinking.

  • Identify 3 reasons why it is important for students to have opportunities for critical thinking.

  • Think of examples about how you use critical thinking in your everyday life.


3. Critical Thinking

Simply put, critical Thinking is asking the right questions about a subject in order to make informed decisions. (YouTube video)




You must have heard about different types of "literacy", but what is data literacy? According to the UGA Data Literacy Requirement proposal draft, "A data literate graduate of UGA is competent in the ethical use and interpretation of data, has the ability to communicate data-based insights, and understands the role of data in society." Do you see the connection with critical thinking?

Think about what data literacy means to you. In what areas of your life is this really important? What more do you need to know to consider yourself “data literate”? What do your peers need to know? You'll create a new course on Data literacy with a group of 3 students.



Homework (Due before class, Tuesday, 04/20)

1. Data Literacy Syllabus Draft

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