Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Directed Drawing Technique for Preschool Children

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Artificial Intelligence; Teaching Methods; Freehand Drawing; Child Development; Art Education; Creativity; Psychomotor Skills; Information Technology; Computer Software; Intelligent Tutoring Systems; Audio Equipment; Educational Benefits; Preschool Children; Handheld Devices; Foreign Countries

In order to keep up with the speed of science and technology in today's conditions, it is important for human beings to constantly renew themselves and adapt to the changing world and living conditions. In this content, education plays a significant role, and art education, in particular, hold a pioneering role in nurturing civilized individuals. Art education, which is considered important at a young age, takes on the locomotive task of developing a child's creative power and integrating the knowledge and skills they acquire into real-life applications by incorporating current techniques and tools. The importance of drawing in a child's development can be expressed by its role as a means for perceiving the external world and self-expression. Studies also demonstrate that children utilize the knowledge and skills they acquire on touch screens in their real lives. Drawing applications with fun themes for children attract attention. However, these applications are generally designed for entertainment purpose and targeted towards children who can read and write. The lack of an educational software that provides audio guidance and teaches drawing with the support of artificial intelligence has led to the development of the 'Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Directed Drawing Technique' as identified in the literature research. This technique supports a child's creativity, enhances their fine motor skills, increases their digital literacy, and provides an enjoyable learning experience. Additionally, it enables children to create original drawings and express their ideas while guiding their progress and supporting their learning process. The artificial intelligence-assisted directed drawing application is believed to contribute to the development of a child's self-drawing skills, beneficial use of technological devices like tablets by preschoolers, and increasing the interest and talent of future generations in artistic activities. [This paper was published in: "EJER Congress 2023 International Eurasian Educational Research Congress Conference Proceedings," Ani Publishing, 2023, pp. 511-519.]

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2024

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