Abstract
<p> During spring 2011 semester, students in two sections Ear Training II MUS 122 received iPads. This brief report will revisit the goals of the project, details of how the iPads were used in teaching and learning throughout the semester, discuss the “Learning at Lunch” presentation with colleague Dr. Michal Martinez, and outline how I intend to document this m-learning project in the 2011 and 2012 academic year. M-technology assisted with the overall effectiveness of Ear Training II by bridging the gap between the work students did in and out of class. Before receiving iPads, students struggled to find the time and space to practice the aural skills learned in class. Often, practice rooms are full and pianos out of tune. Having the iPad in student hands made available several apps allowing students to practice their sight singing melodies or listen to harmonic exercises at any time and in any location.</p><p> Other examples of how mobile technology impacted Ear Training MUS 122 were: <ul> <li> · Increased student use of blackboard and online text connected to the textbook </li> <li> · Student composition, performance and listening </li> <li> · Peer sharing of practice strategies and uses for new applications through discussion boards, wikis, &/or blackboard </li> <li> · In-class use of iPad for individual supervised practice sessions instantly creates a virtual piano lab </li> <li> · Used recording apps to record activities in class allowing students to self assess their performance after class to submit for a self grade. </li> <li> · Students composed and recorded melodies during practice time. These melodies were then used during in-class dictations </li> <li> · Student developed learning strategies and shared in group discussion boards </li> </ul></p><p> · Built a student self assessment aspect to class · Help students personalize and develop their own practice strategies and games through assigned applications and games · Apps used: Virtual Piano, Facebook, Blackboard, DropBox, Audio Memos, Ear Trainer</p>
Original language | American English |
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State | Published - 12 Sep 2011 |
EGS Disciplines
- Composition