MECHANISMS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS' CREATIVE THINKING THROUGH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF EDUCATION IN GRADES 5-7)

The introduction of digital technologies in the modern education system is fundamentally changing the opportunities for developing students' creative thinking, especially for students in grades 5-7 in adolescence, this process is considered the most psychologically effective stage. This article analyzes the mechanisms for developing creative thinking in education through digital tools on a scientifically based basis. As a result of the research, the role of pedagogical strategies based on interactive platforms, virtual reality elements, multimedia projects and social media in the formation of divergent thinking, associative connections and a world of moral imagination of students was studied. Based on practical significance, methodological recommendations for teachers for the effective use of digital technologies in education were developed, which will serve to improve the quality of education and develop the innovative potential of students.