Technology is interwoven in almost everything in the modern world and art is no exception. Digitalizing art has opened new doors to explore and master the field of art in schools. Children are encouraged to use their imagination, experiment and invent unique ways of achieving the desired outcome.
Incorporating digital arts in the school curriculum has a number of benefits, some of which have been mentioned below:
- Improves Attention: Technology has shown to keep children engrossed and attentive for longer periods than conventional teaching methods. Digitalization of art reduces distractions in kids while working, which leads to better results.
- Increases Effectiveness And Efficiency: Technology is favorite amongst kids so naturally they are willing to learn with it. Kids look forward to learning it & are more efficient and effective at what they do. Unlike conventional arts, digital arts has shown to boost the work quality that kids deliver.
- Sustains Interest For Longer Periods: It is something that can keep a child involved for a long duration of time without any forced compliance. That’s the reason why digital arts is being incorporated in more and more classrooms every year. Kids perceive digital art lessons as a fun activity and are willing to sit for longer durations happily and actively.
- Individualized Attention: Every child has a different level of understanding and performance. Digital art is greatly advantageous for students who require more individualized attention. Each child works at his/her own pace without the pressure of keeping up with the rest.
- Collaborative Education: Digital art has made it easier for teachers and students to work together in order to achieve results. The teacher becomes a medium of instruction and help for a kid. Kids are instilled with confidence to ask questions and develop a friendly rapport with their teachers.
- Develop Life Skills: A number of critical skills are developed when technology and art merge. The horizon of the students expands beyond the classroom, they learn to perceive things from different perspectives and even interact with other kids on a global platform. This type of exposure improves their critical thinking skills, communication skills, team-work capabilities and problem solving tactics.
- Paperless Medium: One of the biggest benefits of digital art is the good it does to environment. Digital art requires no paper. So indirectly, the kids and teachers are contributing to reduce their carbon footprint and save paper.
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