Keywords
Critical thinking
Metacognitive process
Video blogging
Digital technology
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Abstract
The article discusses the problem of the gap between young people's digital skills and their ability to use the digital world in a safe and constructive way. The relevance of the work is to address this problem in the development of digital education for young people, which should include functional skills and promote the development of critical thinking, self-expression, and information analysis. In addition, it is important to build young people's cultural awareness and identity. By taking a comprehensive approach to digital education, young people will not only be able to address digital illiteracy, but also be empowered to participate constructively in the digital world and understand its norms and ethical principles.
Using a research-based approach that included semi-structured interviews, the article investigated digital literacy education in the context of the twenty-first century, focusing on digital devices used in both formal and informal digital spheres. The results showed how these devices help shape and develop young people's digital literacy. Digital competence, which includes the ability to evaluate available information and use interactive tools responsibly, is one of the key skills that help people to realise themselves and develop in modern society. The article also explores the use of digital learning tools that promote critical thinking among students. Specially created video blogs by university students proved to be educationally valuable and contributed to reflective processes and digital education. This approach contributes to a deeper understanding of digital literacy education and supports the idea of the importance of digital culture in actively engaging young people in the digital world. In conclusion, this article highlights the importance of developing digital education for young people, which provides them with the skills and competencies to use the digital world safely and constructively. This approach enables young people to realise their potential in a digital society and understand its norms and ethical principles.
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