What do you do if you want to revolutionize creative arts education with technology?

Historicamente a sociedade apenas se desenvolveu a partir de guerras e momentos extremos de necessidade. Atualmente esta fluência histórica tem se alterado, passamos a nos desenvolver a partir da própria necessidade de se desenvolver. Chegamos a um plat? social onde podemos estudar para desenvolver tecnologias apenas para conforto, entretenimento e prosperidade tecnológica. Assim, abra?ar estas novas capacidades de inova??o e tecnologia s?o fundamentais para nos desenvolver, o mesmo acontece com a educa??o. A aplica??o de novas tecnologias juntamente com as bases artísticas/educacionais já pré-existentes, nos insere no em um novo patamar de desenvolvimento. Uma área ainda a ser explorada da criatividade e tecnologia.

To revolutionize creative arts education with technology, start by identifying the specific areas within creative arts education that could benefit from technological advancements, such as digital tools for art creation, virtual reality for immersive experiences, or online platforms for collaboration and sharing. Collaborate with educators, artists, and technologists to develop innovative solutions that address these needs. Incorporate technology into the curriculum in a way that enhances creativity, collaboration, and engagement. Provide training and support for teachers to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices. Continuously evaluate the impact of technology on student learning and adjust your approach accordingly.

As an advocate for innovative education, I emphasize the importance of staying abreast of the latest digital tools and platforms that facilitate artistic expression and learning. Exploring cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing for sculpture classes, digital animation software for budding filmmakers, and interactive e-books for art history courses is essential. The goal is to seamlessly integrate these tools into the curriculum, making them as fundamental to learning as traditional tools like paintbrushes and pianos. As a musician and curriculum designer, I've often questioned why many music schools predominantly focus on teaching historical compositions.

Historically, society only developed from wars and extreme moments of need. Currently this historical fluency has changed, we have started to develop based on the need to develop itself. We have reached a social plateau where we can study to develop technologies only for comfort, entertainment and technological prosperity. Therefore, embracing these new innovation and technology capabilities are fundamental to developing ourselves, the same happens with education. The application of new technologies together with pre-existing artistic/educational bases places us on a new level of development. An area of creativity and technology yet to be explored.

Ahora bien, el papel de la tecnología en la revolución de la educación artística es crucial. La integración de la tecnología en el proceso creativo amplía las posibilidades de expresión y permite a los estudiantes explorar nuevas formas de arte y medios de comunicación. Desde el uso de software de dise?o hasta la realidad virtual y la inteligencia artificial, la tecnología ofrece herramientas que enriquecen la ense?anza y el aprendizaje en las artes.

O desenvolvimento de um currículo que insira n?o apenas ferramentas tecnológicas, mas as bases para o desenvolvimento tecno-criativo, colocará o portfólio educacional a frente. E com o tempo, estas crian?as/adolescentes que se desenvolverem a partir destes conhecimentos, estar?o um passo a frente na evolu??o tecnológica, podendo assim criar novas tecnologias, formatos artísticos e educacionais.

The development of a curriculum that includes not only technological tools, but the bases for techno-creative development, will put the educational portfolio at the forefront. And over time, these children/adolescents who develop from this knowledge will be one step ahead in technological evolution, thus being able to create new technologies, artistic and educational formats.

It is my view that the curriculum should only be seen as the baseline, the minimum standard. Make sure you cover what needs to be covered, but make sure you give yourself room to play, explore and have fun. Your students will pick up on your energy and run with the projects. A curriculum needs to cater for such a wide variety of contexts that it will always be broad. Take the opportunity to make it your own!

One of the best things technology can add to the curriculum is the capacity for recorded interactions / collaborations / engagement. If a course is assessed solely by the production of a final piece of art - then technology will have little to offer. However, if you incorporate engagement and interaction as part of the assessment criteria - then technology can radically change the nature of the course. It is the difference between assessing a piece of art, and assessing how a piece of art evolved based on feedback and collaboration - something far more useful for employability.

Muito além dos Prompts Tenho visto educadores de diversos países falando hora sobre a importancia da tecnologia, hora sobre os perigos da tecnologia, e em outros momentos, mostrando que n?o conhecem realmente sobre tecnologia. Assim, é necessário que técnicos na área tecnológica, docentes, artistas, etc., devam se comunicar, transferir conhecimentos e cal?ar e gerar forma??es multiplicando conhecimentos e gerando “polímatas”, que tenham a capacidade de transitar entre os mundos da educa??o, tecnologia e da arte.

Far beyond Prompts I have seen educators from different countries talking about the importance of technology, sometimes about the dangers of technology, and at other times, showing that they don't really know about technology. Thus, it is necessary that technicians in the technological area, teachers, artists, etc., must communicate, transfer knowledge and create training, multiplying knowledge and generating “polymaths”, who have the ability to move between the worlds of education, technology and of art.

Teachers should always be learning and developing new skills. Do something that challenges you on a daily basis. Exercise your brain!

Embracing innovation with the latest technology is inevitable. However, it has to be a systematic approach as it can be overwhelming with all the tools that are being introduced. The key is to use those new tools that will make the jobs of instructors easier and not overwhelm them with too much of a learning curve and/or additional work as they are overwhelmed already. Make certain that the new technology is appropriate for the needs of the learners. It is key to always have input from the instructors who are the ones that will eventually use those tools and not rely solely on the decisions of the administration who may get swayed with sly sales pitches and incentives such as flashy conferences and meetings.

Definitivamente es crucial desarrollar programas de formación al profesorado en esas áreas, se necesitan expertos que faciliten al educador las herramientas que le permita impactar a los alumnos, los maestros como líderes requieren de tales competencias para ayudar a que cada estudiante potencialice sus habilidades y talentos.

Algo que descobri, na prática, é que n?o podemos nos tornar reféns da tecnologia, mesmo enquanto estamos ensinando o uso de softwares e aplicativos... Eu lembro de uma vez, enquanto professor de Design Gráfico, numa aula de Adobe Photoshop, em que recorri a folhas de papel (sulfite, acetato, vegetal) para simular o comportamento das camadas em modo de mesclagem. Dessa maneira, essa turma em específico, conseguiu assimilar um conceito que estava sendo desafiador para eles. Ou seja, entender, na materialidade, a fun??o digital do software, engajou os alunos e deu significado ao que aprendiam.

Change is the only constant. What works today might not work 5 years from now. Which is why you need to keep a ear to the ground, but also keep an eye on the future. Staying up to date with the latest technologies and developments is important because that's what determines the next 5-10 years.

Continuous evaluation is essential in the realm of creative arts education, adapting not only to technological advances but also to evolving educational needs. Furthermore, anticipating future trends is crucial for sustaining momentum in this field. Remaining open to emerging technologies like augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning can offer new avenues for artistic exploration. Engaging with the broader educational technology community facilitates the exchange of ideas and strategies, ensuring that approaches to creative arts education remain innovative and impactful. As change is inevitable, staying updated with the latest technologies while keeping an eye on the future is key to success in this dynamic domain.

Considero fundamental promover el aprendizaje STEAM desde la infancia, ya que fomenta la curiosidad, la creatividad y la innovación al crear conexiones entre diversas disciplinas. Es esencial estar siempre actualizado sobre los avances tecnológicos y buscar actividades atractivas que incorporen nuevas tendencias. Un equipo docente comprometido y motivado por las nuevas tecnologías es clave. Este enfoque no solo impulsa la innovación y la creatividad, sino que también promueve estas competencias de manera inclusiva, sin sesgo de género. Este compromiso con la educación STEAM es lo que me inspiró a fundar Cid Kids.

A realidade aumentada e virtual podem ser usadas para criar experiências imersivas e interativas que permitem aos alunos explorar a arte de novas maneiras.