Digital Pedagogy in Performing Arts Education
Summary
Digital pedagogy in performing arts education encompasses the strategic integration of information and communication technologies into the teaching and learning of theatre, dance, music, and related disciplines. It extends beyond simple online delivery to include blended and hybrid models that combine face-to-face instruction with virtual rehearsal spaces, multimedia authoring tools and interactive feedback systems. Central to this approach is the recognition that embodied practice and creative co-presence can be mediated through virtual and augmented reality, motion-capture technologies and data-driven analytics. Theoretical frameworks such as constructivism, situated cognition and communities of practice inform the design of digitally enhanced curricula, emphasising learner agency, peer collaboration and reflective practice. Globally, digital pedagogy has enhanced access to expert instruction, fostered intercultural exchange and ensured continuity of training during disruptions. Practical applications range from remotely supervised dance technique analysis and virtual ensemble rehearsals to AI-supported movement correction and real-time peer review. Despite its advantages, digital pedagogy in the performing arts faces challenges in preserving the subtleties of live performance, ensuring equitable access to technology and equipping educators with requisite technical expertise.
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Technical terms
Digital pedagogy: The thoughtful integration of digital tools and methods to design, deliver and assess teaching and learning.
Blended learning: A teaching model combining online educational materials and opportunities for interaction with traditional classroom methods.
Hybrid learning: An instructional approach in which synchronous face-to-face sessions are seamlessly integrated with remote or online components.
Embodied cognition: A theory that cognitive processes are deeply rooted in the body’s interactions with its environment, especially relevant in performance training.
Virtual rehearsal: The use of immersive or screen-based environments to simulate performance contexts for practice and collaboration.
Learning analytics: The measurement and analysis of data about learners and contexts to optimise learning and the environments in which it occurs.
References
- Application of Artificial Intelligence in College Dance Teaching and Its Performance Analysis. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) (2020).
- The Design on Dance Teaching Mode of Personalized and Diversified in the Context of Internet. E3S Web of Conferences (2021).
- Interactive Study of Multimedia and Virtual Technology in Art Education. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET) (2021).
- Perspectives of Hybrid Performing Arts Education in the Post-Pandemic Era: An Empirical Study in Hong Kong. Sustainability (2022).
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