Digital devices in developing artistic and technical creativity of children with intellectual disabilities. Pedagogical innovation

Abstract

The article analyses the role of digital devices in the artistic and technical creativity in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Based on examples supported by practical work, the author presents the creative impact of the use of digital tools on art education and describes the concept of creativity, development of a child’s drawing, art and technical education, digital devices, which are a starting point for further considerations. The author describes her work with students with intellectual disabilities and the creation of the digital professionalisation studio, where she combines artistic creativity with work with digital devices. With the appropriate use of specific devices, she supports the development of children’s creativity and sense of being a creator. By introducing pedagogical innovation, the author experiences positive changes in the functioning of students, in the form of a sense of being important in the process of creating and experiencing satisfaction with the developed competencies.