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Abstract

Exploring the potential of text-to-image generation technology in Taiwanese vocational high school art courses, this study employs a conceptual framework of technology integration, creative thinking, and metacognitive abilities, focusing on its effects on teaching strategies as well as students’ digital art creation skills and cognitive and creative development. The study was conducted through a multi-methodological approach that includes a systematic literature review plus participatory action research and qualitative analysis. The results showed that integrating text-to-image technology with education boosted students’ interest in activities such as prompt design and project creation and suited themes like landscapes and conceptual art. Testing AI tools enhanced technical proficiency (average of 3.95/5), while pedagogy shifted to project-based learning, increasing engagement. Students’ digital art skills improved from 3.26 to 3.78 (16% growth), with creativity and originality (3.82/5), style diversity, visual complexity, and divergent thinking notably advanced. The technology also fostered metacognitive skills and critical thinking, proving to be an effective teaching aid beyond a mere digital tool. This discovery provides a fresh theoretical viewpoint and instructional procedures for high school art education curricula, anchored in technology, and highlights the importance of nurturing students’ innovativeness and adaptability within the contemporary digital age.

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Title
Exploring the Application of Text-to-Image Generation Technology in Art Education at Vocational Senior High Schools in Taiwan
Author
Chin-Wen, Liao 1   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Hsiang-Wei, Chen 2 ; Bo-Siang, Chen 3 ; I-Chi, Wang 4 ; Wei-Sho, Ho 5   VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Wei-Lun, Huang 6   VIAFID ORCID Logo 

 Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan; [email protected] (C.-W.L.); [email protected] (H.-W.C.); [email protected] (W.-L.H.), Center of Teacher Education, National Chung Hsing University, No. 145, Xingda Rd., South Dist., Taichung City 402202, Taiwan, Graduate Institute of Technological and Vocational Education, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan 
 Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan; [email protected] (C.-W.L.); [email protected] (H.-W.C.); [email protected] (W.-L.H.) 
 Department of Vehicle Engineering, Nan Kai University of Technology, No. 568, Zhongzheng Rd., Caotun Township, Nantou City 542020, Taiwan 
 Liberal Education Center, College of General Education, National Chin-Yi University of Technology, No. 57, Sec. 2, Zhongshan Rd., Taiping Dist., Taichung City 411030, Taiwan; [email protected] 
 Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan; [email protected] (C.-W.L.); [email protected] (H.-W.C.); [email protected] (W.-L.H.), Graduate Institute of Technological and Vocational Education, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan, Department of Electrical and Mechanical Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan, NCUE Alumni Association, National Changhua University of Education, Jin-De Campus, No. 1, Jinde Rd., Changhua City 500207, Taiwan 
 Department of Industrial Education and Technology, National Changhua University of Education, Bao-Shan Campus, No. 2, Shi-Da Rd., Changhua City 500208, Taiwan; [email protected] (C.-W.L.); [email protected] (H.-W.C.); [email protected] (W.-L.H.), Medical Affairs Office, National Taiwan University Hospital, No. 7, Zhongshan S. Rd., Taipei City 100225, Taiwan, Department of Health Services Adminstration, China Medical University, No. 100, Sec. 1, Jingmao Rd., Taichung City 406040, Taiwan 
First page
341
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
20782489
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3211988814
Copyright
© 2025 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.