초록/요약

The advent of the 4th industrial revolution and the accompanying technological developments are posing new challenges to language educators worldwide. Among the wide array of 21st-century skills required in this fast changing world, creativity is deemed one of the most important core components. The purpose of this study is to present effective ways to incorporate creativity education into EFL classrooms through the use of technology. To this end, the study first outlines theories on creativity education, specifically focusing on the thinking skills that can effectively enhance Korean EFL learners’ creativity: divergent and convergent thinking, imagination, and critical thinking skills to inspire new and innovative ideas. Based on the theoretical foundation of creativity education, this study introduces technology that can be applied to develop creative thinking skills in EFL contexts: brainstorming tools, digitally-mediated collaborative writing tools, web-based infographic tools, virtual worlds for creative reading, and digital story telling tools. This study attempts to provide English educators with insight on the subject of infusing technology into English and creativity education, while fostering technology pedagogical knowledge needed to foster digitally-fluent and creative students in preparation for the upcoming fourth industrial revolution era.