Systematic review on creative and digital skills in higher education
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creative abilities, digital competences, higher education, systematic review, PRISMAAbstract
The aim of this research was to investigate creative skills and digital competencies in higher education. A systematic review was conducted under the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis declaration. This research identified the current state of knowledge on these concepts for the period from 2020 to 2024. Works published in the following databases were considered: Google Scholar, Tylor and Francis, and ScienceDirect. The information from the selected studies was then organized and analyzed to synthesize the most significant elements, identifying similarities, differences, barriers, challenges, and trends around the topics. The close relationship between creative skills and digital competencies in higher education was one of the most significant findings of the research, as they are key elements in current and future professional profiles. Therefore, it is important to integrate them not only as part of the educational curriculum, but as a solid strategy of the educational system at all levels, especially in higher education. These are essential skills and competencies for students to meet the future job challenges of a rapidly changing market in the digital age.
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