as a potent force in altering social and psychological
mechanisms, impacting learning processes on various
levels (Ganieva, 2021). Through creative skills
(Sajnani, Mayor, & Tillberg-Webb, 2020)and
imagination, individuals not only express personal
experiences, opinions, ideas, views, and emotions but
also develop abilities, habits, and behaviors during
artistic expression. Thus, knowledge is
conceptualized as an active, creative process (Black
& Browning, 2011), and assessment of students'
artistic production relies on specific codes
(representational or semiotic) and criteria, rooted in
their epistemological and ontological underpinnings.
Embracing new perspectives there is an emphasis on
advocating for a project of difference that
acknowledges and values children's and students'
ontological orientations of practice, going beyond
universal and essentialist ideas of ability (Addison &
Burgess, 2003).
Modern education demands that students master
vital skills like information retrieval, analysis,
synthesis, and application (Yalcinalp & Avci, 2019).
Emphasis is placed on elevating educational quality,
integrating historical and cultural contexts, and
fostering competencies for problem-solving,
adaptability to workplace dynamics, and navigating
interconnected global environments. Cultural literacy
now involves actively engaging with diverse cultural
aspects during interpersonal interactions,
encouraging a reflective and interactive approach.
Many societal issues revolve around the need for
more efficient art education, and innovative
educational strategies are exploring the role of arts in
reshaping cultural literacy (OECD, 2016), viewing it
as a dynamic and participatory practice. One prevalent
societal issue related to cultural literacy is the lack of
understanding and appreciation for diverse cultural
perspectives and identities. In many societies, there is
a tendency towards cultural homogenization, where
dominant cultural narratives overshadow or
marginalize minority cultures. This can lead to
misunderstandings, stereotypes, prejudice, and
discrimination based on cultural differences. Keeping
these challenges in mind, in the following pages, we
will briefly demonstrate how integrating art and
cultural literacy into education through AI-enabled
technologies can provide learners with opportunities
to explore and engage with diverse cultural traditions,
histories, and expressions. Within this environment,
students may utilize digital storytelling tools to craft
narratives that reflect their own cultural heritage or to
explore the traditions of others, allowing for
immersive learning experiences that foster empathy,
respect, and appreciation for cultural diversity.
2 AI IN EDUCATION
The evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its
integration across various sectors has fundamentally
transformed our understanding of co-creation and
creativity (Wu, et al., 2021). The deployment of
computational tools capable of handling extensive
data sets and proposing innovative solutions for
intricate challenges appears to amplify creative
thinking by uncovering or even generating new
conceptual spaces (Yu, et al., 2021). AI functions not
only as an assistive tool but also exhibits
characteristics of a digital co-creator, taking proactive
initiatives (Davis, Hsiao, Popova, & Magerko, 2015).
The infiltration of AI into education has been ongoing
for some time now. However, researchers suggest its
current role is primarily confined to personalized
information retrieval and the automation of time-
consuming tasks within the educational process. The
exploration of AI-supported creative mechanisms
that extend beyond these limitations, focusing on the
comprehensive educational journey and considering
individuals' cultural backgrounds, with an emphasis
on fostering social cohesion and cultural literacy
through intercultural communication, remains an
underdeveloped area. Researchers also highlight the
critical importance of understanding the mechanisms
of interaction within co-creation systems (Rezwana &
Maher, 2022), an aspect that has not received
adequate exploration. Examining how the various
components of a co-creation system interact is crucial
for unlocking the full potential of AI in enhancing
creativity and collaborative processes.
3 ENVISIONED ECOSYSTEM
The core application concept of the envisioned
ecosystem presented in this paper is encapsulated in a
comprehensive, multifaceted approach, as illustrated
in Figure 1, showcasing the diverse and integrative
methodologies. On the left side of the image, users,
with limitations based on their profiles, can generate
and share content stored in a repository. An AI-
assistant supports both learners and educators, aiding
in the creation of educational modules by leveraging
the available content. This will lead to AI-guided
creativity enhancement. Note that during the creative
process, learners are also continuously supported by
the educators. As a next step, the digital storytelling
(Rodríguez, García-Jiménez, Massó-Guijarro, &
Cruz-Gonzalez, 2021) layer dynamically evolves
based on the input from the users. Subsequently, this