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@article{183735,
        author = {KAMAL KUMAR and Dr. RAM PRAKASH PRAJAPATI},
        title = {The Interrelationship of Collaboration, Digital Literacy, and Critical Thinking in Developing Problem-Solving Skills among 21st Century Students},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {2692-2701},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183735},
        abstract = {The 21st century, education is no longer confined to subject knowledge alone; it demands the cultivation of essential life skills such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving. This research explores how these skills are interconnected and how, together, they strengthen students’ ability to address complex challenges. Collaboration allows learners to cooperate effectively, exchange varied perspectives, and enhance communication, ultimately leading to innovative solutions. Digital literacy enables students to navigate, evaluate, and utilize information through modern technologies, a necessity in today’s digital-driven environment. Meanwhile, critical thinking empowers learners to analyze evidence, think logically, and make sound judgments, ensuring clarity in tackling issues. The study highlights that these competencies function in unison rather than in isolation. Their integration builds a strong foundation for developing effective problem-solving abilities. A mixed-method design involving surveys, interviews, and classroom observations will be employed to examine the mutual reinforcement of these skills in educational contexts. Findings are anticipated to show that students who engage in collaborative learning experiences, supported by digital resources and critical thinking tasks, exhibit more advanced problem-solving skills},
        keywords = {Collaboration, Digital Literacy, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving Skills, 21st Century Education etc.},
        month = {September},
        }