Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract/Objectives
This project aims to combine the power of technology and art to provide an innovative educational service model that promotes positive psychological experiences and enhances well-being for rural teachers. Rural teachers will be recruited to participate in an online positive art creation workshop. The workshop program is structured around the PERMA model of well-being (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) and consists of eight unit activities. These activities address four major issues faced by rural teachers (lack of interpersonal support, excessive work tasks, career development threats, difficulty in achieving a sense of accomplishment) and guide participants to use technological art creation tools (Canva, Art Set) for creation, sharing, and reflection.
Results/Contributions (500 words)

1. Experiences of Rural Teachers Participating in Online Art Creation Groups: Members appreciated the convenience, which increased their willingness to participate, though it required appropriate equipment and internet access. The experience of creating in one's own space was influenced by the environment; those without disturbances felt relaxed and at ease, while those living with family were concerned about interruptions and privacy issues.

 

2. Experiences of Rural Teachers with Technological Art Creation Tools: Familiarity with Canva was high during creation, but the lack of intuitive erasing strokes in Art Set affected the creative mood. For those not adept at drawing, the editing features and material library were more efficient and offered more freedom than traditional pen-and-paper creation. However, familiarity with the software's functions is key to fully realizing creative freedom.

 

3. Positive Psychological Experiences of Rural Teachers After Participating in Technology-Integrated Positive Art Creation Groups: Members experienced joy, comfort, and calm within the group. Meditation and environmental setup helped them enter a flow state during creation. Members felt warmth and connection through interactions. They reflected during creation and gained new self-awareness from feedback, realizing that the meaning of life lies in living mindfully. Members discovered their positive traits and hoped to apply these traits in future life and work, passing on their personal experiences and values to students.

Keywords
Rural TeachersPositive Art CreationOnline Art Creation GroupTechnological Art Creation Tools