Designing a Learning Environment to Foster Critical Thinking

In an era of digital media and hyperconnectivity, individuals are frequently flooded with an abundance of information, much of which they are unable to effectively process and are thus vulnerable to misinformation. One particularly harmful form of misinformation is the proliferation of "fake news," which can have a damaging effect on the social cohesion of communities. In response to this issue, educational practitioners in various nations are striving to empower learners with the ability to identify and refute such misinformation. The present author is also contributing to this effort through the development of a technology-enhanced learning environment that is intended to foster critical thinking in learners.