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ICT in primary education – students’ perspective

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JulijaKrešimir DubovacPavlina*, Ana Pongrac Pavlina, Anita Modrušan

*Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Pristina, Faculty of ArtsZagreb

julija.dubovac@gmail.comkpavlina@ffzg.unizg.hr

Education for digital transformation

Number of the paper: 136137

 

Abstract

ContemporaryInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) integration in primary education has revolutionized teaching. Through computers, tablets, and interactive whiteboards, educators create dynamic and immersive learning environments. Students engage with interactive educational software, digital technologiestextbooks, bringand aboutonline aresources, revolutionenhancing comprehension and retention. ICT fosters collaborative learning opportunities, as students collaborate on projects and communicate with peers globally. It cultivates critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy skills essential for success in the way21st wecentury. communicate,However, challenges like the digital divide and theyconcerns continuouslyregarding shapescreen time and digital distractions warrant careful consideration. Despite challenges, ICT empowers educators to deliver innovative and engaging lessons, preparing students to thrive in an increasingly digital society. Effective implementation requires ongoing professional development, robust infrastructure and pedagogical strategies that leverage technology effectively. 

This paper presents the wayresults weof interactresearch whose goal was to determine the attitudes of elementary school students about ICT in alleducation. spheresTwo ofhundred life.students participated in the survey which was conducted by computer science teachers in the period from April to May 2023.

The primary objectiveresults of this research is to examinepresent the significancestudents' perspective about the use of ICT in primary education and potentialshed light on students' perspectives regarding the students’ use of integratingICT informationin andprimary communicationeducation. technologiesBy (ICT) and artificial intelligence (AI)delving into artstheir faculties.experiences, By analyzing relevant literature, we aim to identify the key opportunitiespreferences, and challenges associatedencountered, withwe leveraginghave theseuncovered technologiesa tonuanced fosterunderstanding creativityof andthe developrole contemporaryICT artistic practicesplays in theshaping digital age. Additionally, this research seeks to explore how ICT and AI can be effectively utilized to prepare arts faculty students for teaching "digital natives." Literature was selected through searches of scientific databases such as Science Direct and Google Scholar using relevant keywords. Criteria for article selection included the year of publication, author citation, and peer-reviewed articles. The literature analysis indicates the need for thetheir educational process at arts faculties to be better adapted to the development and application of new technologies in artistic expression, as well as the need for continuous alignment of teaching content with changes in technology. The paper critically analyzes various approaches to the application of ICT and AI in arts faculties, as well as how students' digital competencies may depend on teachers' digital competencies. In addition to the possibilities, this paper will also point out ethical challenges of using AI, emphasizing the need for further development of policies that promote responsible use of these technologies.journey.

Key words

artificialICT, intelligence,primary digitaleducation, competencies, fine arts, information and communication technologystudents