Using Dashboards in the Development of Students' Analytical Thinking

The rapid development of information technology has transformed various spheres of society, creating a demand for skills that quickly allow processing and analyzing large amounts of data. Developed analytical thinking as the ability to evaluate a problem at the micro and macro levels enables young people to interpret information, identify patterns, and make informed decisions in a data-driven world. As interactive digital data visualization and analysis tools, dashboards are the potential means for developing analytical thinking, especially in learning. They allow students to explore real-world data sets, track trends, and understand complex relationships through intuitive visual formats. The use of dashboards in the training of young people not only helps to develop digital skills but also to deepen the ability to evaluate information and draw conclusions based on facts critically. Our study has confirmed the development of students' analytical thinking (positive impact on logic, objectivity, integrity of judgment, establishing cause-and-effect relationships, and forecasting) during the development, creation, and use of dashboards in studying technical and economic disciplines. Pedagogical experience in teaching students to use Looker Studio and Tableau is summarized, and the outcomes of a pedagogical experiment are presented.