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Today's music teachers are caught in a conundrum about technology - while all are interested in it and told to utilize it in music instruction, a lack of equipment and funding act as enormous barriers to technology access. In fact, studies indicate that the mere perception of these obstacles may be partly responsible for the gap between these teachers' interest in technology and the lack of technology integration in the classroom. As a result, students potentially miss out on active, hands-on music technology instruction at school.
In
Practical Music Education Technology, veteran music educators Rick Dammers and Marjorie LoPresti help music teachers introduce technology into the classroom by providing accessible strategies to support and enrich students' musical learning. The authors highlight a plethora of free online tools at teachers' disposal, and provide options that can be flexible for all school environments and types of teachers - from those with large budgets to those operating on a shoestring, from those well-versed in technology to non-experts. Each chapter outlines pedagogically appropriate resources and strategies that facilitate, support, and enhance music learning, performance, and creation. Additionally, model lesson plans featuring classroom-tested uses of technology aim to empower student engagement while also keeping music learning goals at the forefront. All teaching ideas presented can be tailored to individual teachers' needs and preferences, making
Practical Music Education Technology an essential guide to music technology for the everyday music teacher.
List of contents
- Acknowledgements
- About the Companion Website
- Introduction
- 1. Technology in the Music Classroom
- 2. Classroom Settings
- 3. Cloud Computing
- 4. Notation Software
- 5. Audio Recording
- 6. Sequencing Software (DAWs)
- 7. Loop Libraries and Drum Machines
- 8. Accompaniment and Practice Software
- 9. Websites and Learning Management Systems
- 10. Video Conferencing
- 11. Online Resources, Media, and Collaboration Tools
- 12. Technology for General Music
- 13. Technology for Performers and Ensembles
- 14. Technology in Your Music Classroom
- Index
About the author
Richard Dammers is Professor of Music Education and Dean of the College of Performing Arts at Rowan University. He has published several articles in journals including Update: Applications of Research, Gifted Child Today, the Journal of Technology and Music Learning, and TEMPO.
Marjorie LoPresti has over twenty-five years' experience teaching elementary and secondary general/vocal music, piano, music technology, theory, and composition. She teaches Music Education Technology at Rutgers University, and was named the 2016 TI:ME Music Technology Teacher of the Year.
Summary
Practical Music Education Technology provides budget-friendly options and strategies that can be tailored to the needs of individual school environments. The book is essential reading for teachers on limited budgets looking to teach meaningfully with technology.
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Practical Music Education Technology is just that, an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of solution options and applications for use of technology in any music education setting. This resource is extremely valuable for music education practitioners regardless of their prior knowledge and abilities. It is also an essential guide to help meet the needs of technology requirements in music teacher preparation programs.
