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The Impact of Digital Technologies on Arts Education: Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age

by Joseph Garcia 1,*
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Masaryk University
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JASES  2023 5(2):138; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 11 April 2023 / Accepted: 10 May 2023 / Published Online: 13 June 2023

Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of digital technologies on arts education, examining both the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital age. Drawing on literature from education, digital media studies, and arts advocacy, the paper explores how digital tools and platforms are reshaping the landscape of arts learning and creative expression. It discusses the potential of digital technologies to democratize access to arts education, empower learners to create and share their work globally, and foster collaboration and experimentation across disciplines. However, the paper also addresses challenges such as digital inequality, information overload, and the loss of tactile and embodied experiences in digital arts practices. Through case studies and examples, the paper highlights innovative uses of digital technologies in arts education, such as virtual reality art experiences, online arts communities, and digital storytelling projects. Additionally, the paper examines the role of educators in integrating digital tools into arts curricula in ways that support critical engagement, creativity, and ethical use of technology. It concludes by advocating for a balanced approach that harnesses the potential of digital technologies while also recognizing the importance of human connection, sensory experiences, and cultural heritage in arts education.


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Garcia, J. The Impact of Digital Technologies on Arts Education: Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies, 2023, 5, 138. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Garcia J. The Impact of Digital Technologies on Arts Education: Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age. Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies; 2023, 5(2):138. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Garcia, Joseph 2023. "The Impact of Digital Technologies on Arts Education: Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital Age" Journal of Arts, Society, and Education Studies 5, no.2:138. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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