From: Barb Heier
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 1:16 PM
To: Janice Thiel
Subject: Form Submission (Critical Thinking Activities & Reusable
Learning Objects (RLOs))
Critical Thinking Activities
& Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs)
Thank you for
submitting your Critical Thinking Activity/RLO idea. Please forward this
message and attach any supplemental files (e.g., Handouts, PowerPoints,
etc.) to Thiel.Janice@SPCollege.edu
Critical Thinking Activity/RLO:
Your Answer: Skeletal System Link
Briefly describe or summarize the Activity/RLO:
Your Answer: The skeletal system link will allow access to real
photographs of the human skeletal system. The purpose of these pages is to quiz
knowledge of the structures of the skeletal system.
- Select all that apply:
Your Answer: Allied Health
the Major Learning Outcome(s) addressed by this Activity/RLO (from course
Your Answer: Students will develop the knowledge base required to
identify boney landmarks.
the Course Objective(s) addressed by this Activity/RLO (stated in
Your Answer: Identify/recognize and be able to define generic terms
related to surface structures(boney markings) found on bones.
Activity/RLO - Select all that apply:
Time - How much
time does it take to conduct this Activity/RLO?
Your Answer: Portion of One Class
materials that are necessary to conduct this Activity/RLO:
Your Answer: Students must have computer/laptop and internet access.
Instructions - Give
detailed step-by-step instructions on how to conduct this Activity/RLO:
Resources, for example: Web address/URL, Handouts, PowerPoint, etc. Copy/Paste
URLs here. Later, when you receive your confirmation message, forward any
supplemental files to the QEP Director.
SPC established as its definition of critical thinking:
The active and systemic process of communication, problem solving, evaluation,
analysis, synthesis, and reflection, both individually and in community, to
foster understanding, support sound decision-making, and guide action.
Which aspect(s) of critical thinking does this
Activity/RLO address? - Select all that apply:
Your Answer: Problem-solving, Evaluation, Analysis, Synthesis,
How will this
improve our students’ ability to think critically?
Your Answer: Students will learn the importance of the skeletal
system. This RLO teaches students to select and identify skeletal boney
landmarks. The visuals make the exercise interesting. The exercise should
increase understanding and retention of the information.
consulted the Activity/RLO Guidelines?
If you have any questions or comments
about this form, please contact Janice Thiel at Thiel.Janice@SPCollege.edu or call