Changes in Students’ Creative and Critical Thinking Skills Using Digital Learning Tools

Dr. Manju

Changes in Students’ Creative and Critical Thinking Skills Using Digital Learning Tools

Author(s)	Dr. Manju
Country	India
Abstract	The swift introduction of the digital learning tools into the school and higher education have changed the way the students receive information, collaborate, solve problems and build knowledge. The paper will look at the role of digital learning tools in modifying the creativity and critical thinking skills in students. The research uses constructivist research on learning theory, social learning viewpoints, and 21st -century skills models to discuss how platforms like learning management systems, collaborative applications, simulation tools, multimedia authoring software, gamified space, and the application of artificial intelligence influence the development of higher-order thinking. The paper claims that the use of digital tools does not necessarily enhance the level of thinking; it is a question of instructional design, teacher mediation, authenticity of tasks and student interaction. As it is stated in the literature, in case of employing digital tools in inquiry, problem solving, collaboration, reflection, and content creation, originality, flexibility, evaluation, reasoning, and decision making could be encouraged. Nonetheless, it can be detrimental when passively or over directed because it can inhibit deep thought and result in shallow learning. The paper defines five research objectives and comes up with three hypotheses that relate the use of digital learning tools with creativity and critical thinking improvements. An examination of pre-existing literature indicates that digital environments provide an environment where ideas are generated, expressed through a wide array of modalities, interaction with peers, and a variety of opinions, all of which contribute towards creative and critical thinking. Meanwhile, the problem of digital distraction, disparate access, under-prepared teacher training, and dependency on algorithms is worth paying attention to. The conclusion of the paper is that digital learning tools are best applied in pedagogies that focus on inquiry, metacognitive, collaborative, and student agency. The adoption of technology, however, should not be emphasized in educational institutions but purposeful integration.
Keywords	Learning tools, creativity, critical thinking, students, and higher-order thinking.
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026
Published On	2026-03-23
Cite This	Changes in Students’ Creative and Critical Thinking Skills Using Digital Learning Tools - Dr. Manju - IJAIDR Volume 17, Issue 1, January-June 2026.

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