The ability to use the Internet is in many ways the very essence of critical thinking. One must pick the real pearls from among the fake, decide what information is valid and authoritative, and what is worthy of the time spent. Searching the net is always an exercise in problem solving often requiring lateral shifts in thought. Of course anyone can use the Internet but it is the critical thinkers who will find its true value.

Critical Thinking

Developing Critical Thinking Skills Some explanation of the nature of critical thinking.

Critical Thinking - Logic Puzzles Some word puzzles that require critical thought.

California Critical Thinking Skills Test and Dispositions Inventory Instruments for assessment of critical thinking skills.

Online Problem Solving Project Structures Judi Harris explains how to teach problem solving online. Leads to additional resources.

Collaboration Fosters Creative Problem Solving in the real environment of society.

Creativity and Creative Problem Solving List. How to subscribe to a list discussing the subject.

National Center for Creativity and NCCI RESOURCE MART Books and A/V resources on lateral thinking and creativity

What is Creativity? Howard Gardner defines the creative individual and the elements of the creative process.

Lateral Thinking Questions - Archives Questions, often humorous, sometimes a little irreverent but that is part of what lateral thinking is about -- coloring outside the lines.

DEBONO Mailing List List for dialog on the subject of lateral thinking named for Edward de Bono, author of numerous books on the subject.

Lesson Plan 1 Web Authoring Introduction

Lesson Plan 2 A lesson in Creative Problem Solving

Ted's Treasurechest A collection of links of general and personal interest.