The use of critical thinking abilities constitutes a key competence in todays societies. However, it has been pointed out that when it comes the turn to analyse the data we have available by means of new technologies of information, it may be necessary to reshape these abilities. In this talk, I present my work in conducting a research about applied critical thinking skills in online environments among young Mexicans aged 18-24. I translate into Spanish the free version of the Watson and Glasser critical thinking assessment, and proposed a new assessment to test critical thinking abilities applied in the context of the use of new technologies of information. My proposal is based on the structure of the Watson and Glasser test. However, its reshape includes, among others, the following aspects: items to test reasoning based on images and videos, reasoning made in belief revision, reasoning in testing different sources of information (like X, TikTok, or regular newscasts), reasoning that may hide common misconceptions about the AI. The support of these changes is based on international guidelines for the use of AI in education, existent legislation and academic studies in the topic. I administered both assessments in a pilot sample of the target population. My experiment had two random groups: one solved the standard test, the other my proposed test. I found good support for the validity of my proposal as well as information for further research in the factors that may interfere in a critical engagement in online environments.

Authors:
Cecilia Chávez Aguilera, UTEL, Mexico

About the Presenter(s)
Ms Chávez Aguilera is professor ot Philosophy of Education and Logic and Juridical argumentation at the UTEL University

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