@Hendra
Hi Hendra, thank you for sharing your experience!

I’m a fine art teacher in a Tunisian middle school. One of the major challenges we face here is the lack of resources, especially in art education. Materials are often limited or of poor quality, which makes it difficult to support students in hands-on creative work. In addition, students come from very diverse social backgrounds, and many of them are more engaged with digital tools like smartphones than traditional learning methods.

This pushes me to integrate technology into my teaching—using digital drawing apps, photography, and video editing to make art more accessible and relatable. Another issue is the limited time allocated for art in the curriculum, which restricts our ability to go in-depth or develop long-term creative projects.

Despite these challenges, I try to create a space where students can think critically, express themselves freely, and become more responsible through art. In fact, I’m planning to apply this digital-based approach in my upcoming lessons to better engage my students and make learning more inclusive.

Looking forward to hearing more from you and others here

What about integrate smartphones in fine art lessons? What do you think?
This project aims to engage 7th grade students in a creative, inclusive, and modern exploration of a core visual arts concept: "distance in art" — the varying degrees of representation of reality (realism, stylization, abstraction, etc.).

In response to limited school resources and reduced student interest in traditional art methods, the project leverages a widely available tool: the smartphone. Most students, despite different socio-economic backgrounds, own mobile phones. This project transforms those phones into tools for artistic experimentation and learning.

@Samreen-Tahir
Thank you for this inspiring reflection!

As a fine art teacher in Tunisia, I truly believe in the power of globalization in education. It allows us, as educators, to exchange ideas and practices beyond our national contexts, which is especially valuable in fields like art where cultural perspectives enrich creativity.

Through forums like this, I’ve been introduced to innovative approaches that I wouldn’t have discovered locally. I’m currently preparing a digital art project where my students will explore different ways of representing reality — and I hope to eventually connect them with students from other countries to compare their visual interpretations. That’s the kind of experience that shapes open-minded, creative, and responsible individuals.

Globalization isn’t just about access to tools and content — it’s about building bridges between young minds across borders, and helping them grow into global citizens. I’m especially passionate about encouraging girls to express themselves confidently through art and technology, which I believe is a powerful step toward both emotional and financial independence.

@Samreen-Tahir
Thank you for this inspiring reflection!

As a fine art teacher in Tunisia, I truly believe in the power of globalization in education. It allows us, as educators, to exchange ideas and practices beyond our national contexts, which is especially valuable in fields like art where cultural perspectives enrich creativity.

Through forums like this, I’ve been introduced to innovative approaches that I wouldn’t have discovered locally. I’m currently preparing a digital art project where my students will explore different ways of representing reality — and I hope to eventually connect them with students from other countries to compare their visual interpretations. That’s the kind of experience that shapes open-minded, creative, and responsible individuals.

Globalization isn’t just about access to tools and content — it’s about building bridges between young minds across borders, and helping them grow into global citizens. I’m especially passionate about encouraging girls to express themselves confidently through art and technology, which I believe is a powerful step toward both emotional and financial independence.

@Hendra
Hi Hendra, thank you for sharing your experience!

I’m a fine art teacher in a Tunisian middle school. One of the major challenges we face here is the lack of resources, especially in art education. Materials are often limited or of poor quality, which makes it difficult to support students in hands-on creative work. In addition, students come from very diverse social backgrounds, and many of them are more engaged with digital tools like smartphones than traditional learning methods.

This pushes me to integrate technology into my teaching—using digital drawing apps, photography, and video editing to make art more accessible and relatable. Another issue is the limited time allocated for art in the curriculum, which restricts our ability to go in-depth or develop long-term creative projects.

Despite these challenges, I try to create a space where students can think critically, express themselves freely, and become more responsible through art. In fact, I’m planning to apply this digital-based approach in my upcoming lessons to better engage my students and make learning more inclusive.

Looking forward to hearing more from you and others here

What about integrate smartphones in fine art lessons? What do you think?
This project aims to engage 7th grade students in a creative, inclusive, and modern exploration of a core visual arts concept: "distance in art" — the varying degrees of representation of reality (realism, stylization, abstraction, etc.).

In response to limited school resources and reduced student interest in traditional art methods, the project leverages a widely available tool: the smartphone. Most students, despite different socio-economic backgrounds, own mobile phones. This project transforms those phones into tools for artistic experimentation and learning.

Re: Get to know your fellow Forum members and tell us a bit about yourself in this discussion!

Hello, my name is Hazar and I’m a fine art teacher in a Tunisian middle school. I am passionate about education and the transformative power of art. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and gardening—two activities that help me stay grounded and inspired.

As a teacher, my goal is not only to teach artistic skills but also to help students develop critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of responsibility. I believe that through art, young people can better understand themselves, others, and the world around them.