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What is Nonlinear Web Design

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Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration
A nonlinear Web design allows the user to explore resource without predetermining the path that the user will use to access that information. Although nonlinear Web designs are based on hierarchical structures, the use of multiple formats and hyperlinks allows the user to examine conceptual relationships in the resource using a pattern that is not limited to a sequential format.
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Applying Critical Thinking Skills on the World Wide Web
Karen R. Juneau (University of Southern Mississippi, USA)
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 7
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-881-9.ch008
Abstract
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, every decade brings a renewed call for the importance of teaching critical thinking. Across the disciplines the importance of the subject is universally recognized, an interesting phenomenon since there is no common definition of critical thinking. To a scientist, critical thinking is often equated with the scientific method. To a philosopher, critical thinking implies a logical analysis of an argument and the ability to develop abstractions. To an engineer, critical thinking refers to effective problemsolving skills.
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