A condensed overview and review of the literature that informs the MyPlace project is now available. You can download a pdf of the article officially titled, Critical Thinking through Personal Learning: Integrating Pedagogy and Web 2.0 Technologies. The document begins by discussing “The Digitial Disconnect” and “The New WWW” as rationale for a technology-infused curriculum that empowers students as personal learners instead of passive students or entertainment consumers.

Next, the article explores the literature of Academic Optimism, intrinsic motivation and critical thinking before outlining the CEQALL (”seek all”) personal learning process (Choice • Effort • Quality • Attitude • Labour of Love). The overview concludes with a brief description of the Web 2.0 technologies employed in MyPlace and our research.

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