DEVELOPING DIGITAL LITERACY IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL USING THE SCRATCH VISUAL PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT

The use of the visual programming environment Scratch has a practical impact on the development of digital literacy among schoolchildren. Scratch provides an intuitive interface and a block-based programming structure, allowing students to master the basics of algorithmic thinking, logical reasoning, and creative design, as well as enhance their knowledge. The development of digital literacy among students is facilitated through an author's program designed for 4th-grade students, which incorporates both theoretical and practical tasks aimed at cultivating computational thinking and problem-solving skills. The experiment involved 82 primary school students and consisted of two stages: determining the initial level of knowledge (pre-test) and the final test (post-test). This allowed for the evaluation of the program's effectiveness in practical application. The author's program for developing digital literacy through Scratch has a positive influence on the development of students' cognitive, creative, and social skills, preparing them for the successful mastery of modern technologies and opening up new opportunities for personal and professional growth. The integration of national values into the program allows students to understand their cultural heritage better and develop it through modern technologies. This helps prepare them to become competitive individuals in the future while maintaining their national identity.
The purpose of the article is to identify opportunities for the development of digital literacy of students using the Scratch visual programming environment. The article discusses the methodological aspects of teaching digital literacy using Scratch, its impact on students' cognitive development, as well as the possibilities of applying the program in the primary school educational process.

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