PEDAGOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVE THINKING INONLINE EDUCATION AND ITS ROLE IN THE DIGITAL SPACE

Eferova A. R., Pavlova I. N., Kudasheva A. A., Fedortsova S. S., Pavlova I. V.

Creative thinking in online education refers to the ability of educators and students to approach teaching and learning in a virtual environment through original, innovative, and unconventional methods. This includes applying original and unique ideas to improve the educational experience, encourage critical thinking, problem solving and student engagement, and create new solutions to educational challenges. It's also worth noting that creative thinking is not limited to just the arts or creative fields; it is a valuable skill in various aspects of life, including problem solving in business, engineering, science, and everyday decisions. It can lead to great innovations, artistic creations, and new approaches to complex issues. Developing critical thinking involves encouraging curiosity, embracing uncertainty, and creating an environment that supports risk-taking and exploration of new ideas. Creative thinking in online education is important today because it gives students the opportunity to move beyond outdated approaches, adapt to rapidly changing technological and pedagogical innovations, and develop important 21st century skills. This allows educators to use technology and innovation in the educational process to create engaging, dynamic and adaptive learning environments that accommodate the diverse needs and learning styles of students. Thus, creative thinking is a cognitive process that involves generating original and imaginative ideas or solutions to problems. It involves breaking away from traditional thinking and approaching problems with an open, investigative mind. Creative thinking includes the ability to think divergently, create new connections, and consider multiple perspectives to develop innovative solutions or unique concepts.

Keywords:creative thinking, critical thinking, online education, digitalization of education, digital space