دور الوسائل التعليمية الرقمية في تنمية مهارات التفكير والإبداع لدى أطفال المرحلة الابتدائية في نيجيريا: دراسة وصفية تحليلية

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the role of digital educational media in developing thinking and creativity skills among primary school children in Nigeria, in light of the rapid digital transformations in the education sector and the need to employ modern technologies to improve educational outcomes and develop learners' mental and creative abilities. The research problem stems from the gap between the potential offered by digital educational media and the level of their actual employment in Nigerian primary schools, which may negatively affect the development of higher-order thinking skills and creativity among children. The research seeks to identify the reality of using digital educational media in primary education in Nigeria, clarify their role in developing various thinking skills, reveal their contribution to enhancing creativity and innovation among pupils, and identify the main challenges facing their employment in the Nigerian educational environment. The research adopted the descriptive analytical method by analyzing educational literature, previous studies, and national documents related to digital education and digital culture in Nigeria. Studies confirm that interactive digital educational environments contribute to enhancing active learning, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and stimulating creativity and innovation among learners. The study anticipates positive effects of digital educational media on developing thinking and creativity skills among primary school children, with effectiveness linked to appropriate technical infrastructure, teachers' competence in employing digital tools, and the availability of suitable digital educational resources. The study recommends developing digital infrastructure in primary schools, enhancing professional training programs for teachers, and systematically integrating digital educational media into curricula to prepare a generation capable of thinking, creating, and interacting with the requirements of the digital age.