This course aims to help teacher trainees to create a classroom community in which learning dialogues take place through computers or other associated resources. To achieve this goal, teacher trainees are first expected to review critically the role of computers in enhancing thinking skills and facilitating students’ learning. Evidence from a decade of research is drawn to show how children are engaged in talking and thinking together with computers.

CILO-1: Define and explain concepts of thinking and learning. CILO-2: Explain the importance of learning dialogue. CILO-3: Explain the principles and concepts related to Thinking Together approach. CILO-4: Analyze the relationship between ICT and teaching thinking skills. CILO-5: Propose a scenario to use ICT to support thinking and learning.