This no-cost virtual gathering will bring together educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe to explore contemporary approaches to online arts education. To provide opportunity for participation across time zones, the conference times will be determined after delegate confirmation. All presentations will be recorded. 

Conference Aims

Contemporary arts education scholarship exists at the intersection of creative expression, pedagogical innovation, and transformative learning practices. Drawing upon seminal theoretical perspectives, we situate this discourse within a framework that acknowledges both established foundations and emerging paradigms in online learning environments. Einstein's conceptualsation of creativity as "intelligence having fun" provides a theoretical cornerstone for understanding the synthesis of rigorous intellectual engagement and experimental pedagogy in arts education in the field of teacher education. This perspective is further amplified by T.S. Eliot's proposition that "Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go" – an assertion that has particular significance in the context of evolving online pedagogical practices. The theoretical framework is strengthened through Dewey's constructivist understanding that "We do not learn from experience... we learn from reflecting on experience," which underscores the critical role of metacognitive processes in teaching, learning, and artistic development. Finally, Greene's transformative educational philosophy, articulated in her observation that "The arts, it has been said, cannot change the world, but they may change human beings who might change the world," positions online arts education as a catalyst for both individual and collective transformation. This theoretical foundation supports an emerging pedagogical paradigm wherein educators and learners collaboratively engage in shaping contemporary cultural discourse through technologically mediated artistic practices.

We welcome abstracts that address one or more of the following themes in the field of teacher education:

• Theory and Practice in Online Arts Education

  • Integration of pedagogical frameworks in virtual environments

  • Case studies of successful online arts teaching methods

  • Assessment strategies for online arts learning

  • Student engagement in virtual arts classrooms

• Contemporary Research in Arts Education

  • Empirical studies on online arts teaching and learning

  • Action research projects in virtual arts classrooms

  • Impact studies of online learning tools in arts education

  • Cross-cultural perspectives on online arts instruction

• Innovative Teaching Practices

  • Creative applications of online technologies

  • Novel approaches to virtual studio instruction

  • Online collaboration in arts education

  • Adaptive teaching strategies for diverse learners

• Global Network Development

  • International partnerships in arts education

  • Cross-institutional collaboration projects

  • Community building in virtual spaces

  • Professional development networks