Musical Arts

Internet for Instruction

Problem - Most schools no longer have a well-rounded or actual music class.

Integration Strategies - Giving teachers opportunities to incorporate music appreciation, music theory, and integrate music into other subjects will increase music awareness.

Relative Advantage - ease of access, increased motivation, cost, further opportunities.

Expected Outcome - Students will be introduced to music and teachers will incorporate music providing musical arts awareness.

Resources and Links -

• Theory - http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/theory/theory.htm
• Music in Writing - http://www.readingonline.org/articles/art_index.asp?HREF=/articles/bats/index.html
• Music in Science - http://www.exploratorium.edu/music/
• Music History - http://www.dismuke.org/

Tool Software

Problem - Students do not know how to read music, and therefore do not have the knowledge of even basic music.

Integration Strategies - Teach students the basics of music through teaching them to read musical notes and music exercises.

Relative Advantage - expert knowledge in music, music support, expanded tools, learn new skills

Expected Outcome - Students will master the basic standards of music and develop appreciation for music theory.

Resources and Links -

• Exercises - http://www.musictheory.net/lessons
• Music Tutorial - http://www.datadragon.com/education/reading/
• Online music flashcards - http://www.musicards.net/

Instructional Software

Problem - Teachers do not use technology for music because they do not know how to incorporate it or what is available.

Integration Strategies - Teachers will access available software and online music environments, providing students an array of musical opportunities.

Relative Advantage - Many available instrumental practices, music expertise, visualization, auditory.

Expected Outcome - Students will learn music through enriched activities and become knowledgeable of different instruments and sounds.

Resources and Links -

• Children's online creative music environment - http://www.creatingmusic.com/
• Music Theory Software - http://www.risingsoftware.com/musition/

Productivity Software

Problem - There are a lack of music available to teachers.

Integration Strategies - Creating music libraries of many different music types will allow teachers to teach music theory and appreciation through listening.

Relative Advantage - Cost effective, ease of use, organized, increased learning time.

Expected Outcome - Teachers and students will be able to easily access necessary music for learning, theory, and appreciation.

Resources and Links -

• itunes - www.apple.com/itunes
• Music Library - http://musiclibrary.com/
• Music Library Resource - http://www.naxosmusiclibrary.com

References

Oregon Music Standards (2010) http://www.oregonmusic.org/files/image/OrMusEdStdrds.pdf
Roblyer M.D. & Doerling A.H. (2007) Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching (5th Ed.) San Francisco: Allyn & Bacon