The role of TPACK in reimagining art education: prospective art teachers perspectives on digital technologies as catalysts for creative development

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) influences art education and the integration of digital technologies for creative development.
• Qualitative analysis of prospective art teachers' perspectives
• Focus group discussions and interviews
• Thematic coding to identify key themes and insights
• Prospective teachers reported increased engagement and creativity through digital tools.
• TPACK framework was identified as crucial for integrating technology effectively in art education.
• Participants highlighted the need for ongoing training in digital pedagogy.

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