Chapter 13Teaching and Learning with

Technology in Music and Art Instruction

Brittany Henderson

Music QuoteMusic is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to

the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and

gaiety to life and to everything.

Plato

Art QuoteAn arts education helps build academic skills and increase academic performance, while

also providing alternative opportunities to reward the skills of children who learn differently.

Gavin Newsom

3 Important Concepts of Media Art

Active engagementA personal connection to the task to inspire learningThe development of art that brings value to their community

Peppler. 2010

Quote by Peppler“as educators are struggling to

keep up with changing demands of this new digital era, new literacy

theorists argue that our very definition of literacy is expanding

to include any type of communicative interaction

involving speaking, reading, listening, drawing, and writing with text in print and non-print

forms.”

National Standards for Art Education

When describing issues, the standards insist on the following:

That the transforming power of technology is a force not only in the economy but in the arts as well. The arts teach relationships between the use of essential technical means

and the achievement of desired ends. The intellectual methods of the arts

are precisely those used to transform scientific discovery into technology.

Issues/Problems in Music Instruction

Redefining Music LiteracyStudents who are discouraged by a requirement to learn notation-based theory can now participate in the school music program as both composers and performers with little, if any, ability to read music.

Training Teachers to Meet Music Standards

Teacher preparation programs will have a difficult time making a case for including required technology courses in their curricula.

Issues/Problems in Music Instruction

Downloading of Music IllegallyLess students are downloading music at all, now they can listen online for free (Pandora)

The Intersection of Popular Music, Technology, and Music Instruction

For different lesson, teachers need to have extensive knowledge of desktop music productions and live sound reinforcement- also needs to be familiar with culture and traditions of the type of music.

Issues/Problems in Music Instruction

The Music director as Small Business Administrator

Music directors are always on the lookout for continuing or increased funding- to better improve their program.

Issues/Problems in Art InstructionFunding for Art Instruction

Funding is at an all-time low, even teachers and administration are having to limit how much paper, ink, and copies are made.

Ethical Issues Associated with the use of Images and Other Materials

With taking images from the Internet, students need to be educated on citing everything they use, whether it be text, images, or sounds.

Issues/Problems in Art InstructionAccessing Images Used in Art Instruction

Schools filter so much online, and with doing so not only hide the bad pictures, but is also likely to take away many great unknown works of art.

Issues/Problems in Art InstructionThe Challenge of Meeting Standards in Arts Instruction

Be able to: communicate at the basic level in the four arts disciplines-dance, music, theater, visualcommunicate proficiently in at least one art formdevelop and present basic analysis of works of art from structural, historical, and cultural perspectivesBe able to relate various types of art knowledge and skills within and across the art discipline.

DefinitionsAuto-Tuning:

A unique vocal distortion technique made possible with vocal-editing software.

Computerized Kiln:Oven for firing ceramic products that uses computers to perform automatically several operations; set required temperature, monitor length of firing time, and begin the process of cooling down and shutting off.

DefinitionsMorphing and Tweening:

Refers to an animation technique in which one image gradually turns into another.

Music Educators National Conference (MENC):

Professional Organization for music educators.

Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI):A standard adopted by the electronic music industry for controlling devices that play music.

Music Literacy:The ability to read standard music notation.

DefinitionsNotation Software:

Software that facilitates music making in the visual domain by allowing flexibility to music score and page setup, part extraction, text formatting, and other print-related issues.

Sequencer:A device that facilitates music making in the aural domain by allowing users to record, edit, and play back digital audio and MIDI data.

Vocal Processing Software:Allows users to make changes to the pitch and create interesting vocal distortions with recorded voice tracks.

Technology Tools from the BookMusic

BubbleMachineSibeliusPractice MusicaClassic Motown timelineMath & MusicApple’s GarageBandDiscover Musical Instruments (APP)

ArtMasters of Photography CD

Powerpoint

Digital Cameras

Adobe Photoshop

Apple’s iMovie or Microsoft’s Movie Maker

Drawing Pad (APP)

Additional Technology Tools-MusicRainbow Music Notes

Kids can learn notes in a fun wayA.P.S. MusicMaster Pro

A self-proclaimed “all-in-one musician’s tool”

NotionUsers can compose, edit and play scoresPiano Man

Users play a song as notes appearTenuto

Users can practice and enhance their musical abilities

Additional Technology Tools-Art

Elements of ArtTakes words and arranges them in shapes and different directions

What is Abstract Art?incorporate images, words, music and voice overs.

Color Uncoveredfeatures fascinating illusions, articles, and videos developed by the Exploratorium.

Comic LifeGives the chance to live/create an alternate superhero life

Music and Art StandardsAreas of Competency in Music Technology http://www.ti-me.org/index.php/professional-development/competencytech-areas

MENC Standards http://www.menc.org/resources/view/national-standards-for-music-education

National Standards for Art Education http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators/standards.aspx

ReferencesRoblyer, M. & Doering, A. (2013). Integrating Technology into Teaching (6th ed.), Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. https://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi&ei=6Y-eUo6uEoXLkQfejYD4AQ&ved=0CAQQqi4oAg

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http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2012/07/23/30-mobile-apps-reinventing-music-education/

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