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Visible thinking routines are a collection of strategies that teachers can use to help students analyse, think critically, and create deeper understanding about a variety of topics. Visible thinking routines can be used in both the classroom and online learning environments, and provide a great way for teachers to aide students develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century while enhancing learning, engagement and competencies of students. Visible thinking routines are based on the idea that students can become more engaged and develop better understanding of a topic if they can see it. By using visible thinking routines, teachers can help students to break down a topic into smaller, more manageable pieces. This allows students to explore multiple aspects of the topic and develop a more comprehensive and well-rounded understanding.  One of the most effective ways to use visible thinking routines is to provide students with an opportunity to think critically...