1. Internet Technology
In Music Education

2. Contents Introduction Development National Standards
35 Web Site Reviews: Internet Resources
Interactive Learning
Virtual Learning Communities
Design Your Own Site
World Music
Tools and Resources
Sheet Music
Resource Portals
References

3. Introduction

4. Introduction
Greek roots of the word technology refer to the study of art, craft, or technique (Webster 2002).
How appropriate it is to use internet technology to advance music education!
The following presentation reviews past and current use of music technology.
Reviews of web sites focus upon application and interactivity of the content.

5. Development

6. Development
A quick overview of the use of technology for instructional purposes helps ground our understanding of classroom uses, past, present, and future!
Note the progression from programmed instruction to interactive instruction and independent learning.

7. 1950: Earliest Uses
Computers were not typically intended for educational use.
Purposes included calculating missile trajectories.
However, the technology industry developed programs to train its own personnel.
Computing field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research develops under Alan Turing and Claude Shannon.
(Berz, 1995)

8. : Mainframe Period
Researchers study the possibilities of computer-assisted instruction (CAI).
Uses are primarily restricted to programmed instruction delivered by computer.
1970: SCHOLAR, the first intelligent tutoring system is introduced.
(Berz, 1995)

9. 1978-1989: Microcomputer Period
1978: Apple II released
1981: IBM-PC released
1984: Macintosh released
The development of personal computers allows the proliferation of computer technology in the home and classroom.
(Berz, 1995)

10. 1989-1993: Emerging Technologies
Hypermedia, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality become more instructionally flexible.
Hypermedia is the use of “links” to connect information.
Today, it is commonly used on the Web to view more detailed text, images, audio, video, or to go to a new web site.
Virtual Reality, coined in 1989, refers to computer-based experiences conveyed electronically such that senses are engaged primarily in the electronic presentation rather than the immediate environment.
(Berz, 1995)

11. 1994-2010: Technology in Curriculum
1994: Following development of National Standards in Music Education, MENC publishes “Opportunity-to-Learn” standards, including references to
Computers, software, MIDI equipment, CD-ROMs, and other resources
Researchers note that new models, techniques, strategies, and even philosophies must develop with the new technologies (Berz, 1995; Hebert, 2008; Lange, 2001).

12. 1994-2010: Technology in Curriculum
1999: MENC publishes the addendum, “Opportunity-to-Learn Standards for Music Technology”
2001: Despite growing awareness and use of technology for teachers’ own learning and correspondence, these same technologies were not integrated into the classroom for student learning (Bauer, 2001).

13. National Standards

14. National Standards
Singing, playing instruments, improvising are assisted through tools in music theory, piano pedagogy, music history, sheet music, virtual learning centers, practice-and-drill sites, and injury prevention.

15. National Standards
Composing, reading, notating, and listening standards are supported through computer assisted instruction, distance learning, electronic encyclopedias, and online mentoring.

16. National Standards
Evaluating, understanding relationships among other disciplines, and understanding music history and culture are particularly assisted by social networking aspects online: course-based e-discussions, direct contact with musicians and scholars, viewing performances and rehearsals, and musical life in all parts of the world (Bauer, 2001; Hebert, 2008; Mishra, 2004).

17. Web Site Reviews
Interactive Learning

18. Musictheory.net

19. Musictheory.net Review
Audience: Upper elementary to Educator
Features:
Online Interactive Lessons
Online Interactive Exercises
Interactive theory and performance tools
Free

20. Emusictheory.com

21. Emusictheory.com Review
Audience: Upper elementary to Educator
Features:
Online Interactive Exercises
Interactive theory tools
Free (online tab) or by subscription

22. Pedaplus.com

23. Pedaplus.com Review http://www.pedaplus.com/
Audience: Piano, upper elementary to Educator
Features:
Repertoire
Articles
Worksheets
Interactive games
Products for sale
Free

24. Smartmusic.com

25. Smartmusic.com Review http://www.smartmusic.com/
Audience: Upper Elementary to Educator
Features:
Online Repertoire
Online Recording
Online Assessment
Online Ear Training
Annual subscription: $36 student, $140 teacher

26. Virtual Learning Communities
Web Site Reviews
Virtual Learning Communities

27. Music Composition Online Mentoring Program

28. Music Composition Online Mentoring Program
Audience: Educators
Features:
Example of virtual learning community between upper elementary students and composer mentors
Also contains video files designed to help students compose on Orff instruments
Free browsing, subscription needed for posting

29. Danman’s Music.com

30. Danman’s Music.com Review
Audience: Undergraduate, Educators, and Parents
Features:
Video Lessons
Lesson Plans
Products for sale
Subscription

31. Skype

32. Skype http://www.skype.com/intl/en-us/home Audience: Educators
Features:
Videoconferencing software permits distance studio
Free

33. Design Your Own Site

34. Your Web Site Should Include:
Advocacy for the music program
Student work via MP3 files is a primary draw to the site
However, discuss and maintain student privacy as necessary for your school community.
Resource information
Calendar and concert information for parents
Groups to join such as youth choirs and string orchestras
High-quality local performances
Lists of local private teachers
(Thibeault, 2001)

35. Web Site Reviews
World Music

36. BBC – Radio 3

37. BBC – Radio 3 Review
Audience: High School to Educator
Features:
Multimedia music listening
World music interactive map
Glossary
Free

38. Live-radio.net

39. Live-radio.net Review http://www.live-radio.net/worldwide.shtml
Audience: Educators
Features:
Streaming radio from numerous countries
Free

40. Songs Indonesia.com

41. Songs Indonesia.com Review
Audience: Educators
Features:
MIDI files of Indonesian songs by category
Free

42. Dance Drummer.com

43. Dance Drummer.com Review
Audience: Middle School to Educator
Features:
Video demonstrations of African drumming
Descriptions of African drums
Free

44. Cora Connection.com

45. Cora Connection.com Review
Audience: Educators
Features:
Profiles of Gambian instruments
Audio recordings of African music
Products for sale
Free

46. Washington.edu

47. Washington.edu Review
Audience: Undergraduate to Educator
Features:
Portal for ethnomusicology publications, recordings, and journals
Free, some links restricted to login

48. National Music Museum

49. National Music Museum Review
Audience: Middle School to Educator
Features:
Virtual tour of the museum
Instrument images by category
Instrument history
Products for sale
Free

50. Web Site Reviews
Tools and Resources

51. Practicespot.com

52. Practicespot.com Review
Audience: Educators
Features
Articles
Worksheet generators
Products for sale
Free

53. Redhotjazz.com

54. Redhotjazz.com http://redhotjazz.com/
Audience: Middle School to College
Features:
Audio and video archives of countless mid-1900s jazz performances
Jazz Bios and essays
Audio files are .ra, which use Realplayer: so get the free download
Free

55. Free-ed.net

56. Free-ed.net
Audience: High School to College
Features:
Online videos covering many aspects of the music curriculum
Free

57. Looperman.com

58. Looperman.com http://www.looperman.com/loops
Audience: Middle School to Educator
Features:
Loops for composing, mixing, or adding background texture to songs
Free

59. Vicfirth.com

60. Vicfirth.com http://www.vicfirth.com/education/
Audience: Middle School to Educator
Features:
Video lessons for percussion
Free

61. Arts Edge.com

62. Arts Edge.com http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/educators.aspx
Audience: Middle Elementary to Educator
Features:
Multimedia for teachers, families, and students
How-to links for teachers incorporating technology and the arts
Free

63. PTG.org

64. PTG.org Review
Audience: Piano, High School to Educator
Features:
Lessons
Physics of Sound
Worksheets
Free

65. Whole Note.com

66. Whole Note.com Review http://www.wholenote.com/main.asp
Audience: High School to Educator
Features:
Guitar lessons for students
Composers
Articles
Products
Free

67. Classical Music Navigator

68. Classical Music Navigator Review
Audience: Undergraduate to Educator
Features:
Composers by name and geography
Works by style and category
Glossary
Free

69. Dr. Estrella’s Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers

70. Dr. Estrella’s Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers Review
Audience: High School to Educator
Features:
Composer biographies
Links to products by composer
Free

71. Naxos.com

72. Naxos.com Review
Audience: High School to Educator
Features
Glossary
Classical Music History
Performance attendance etiquette and tips
Products for sale
Free

73. MusicVT.edu

74. MusicVT.edu Review http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary/
Audience: Middle School to Educator
Features:
Glossary
Pronunciation audio files
Free

75. Web Site Reviews
Sheet Music

76. Mutopiaproject.org

77. Mutopiaproject.org Review
Audience: Educators
Features:
Public domain sheet music
Free

78. CPDL.org

79. CPDL.org http://www1.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
Audience: Educators
Features:
Public domain sheet music
Searchable by multiple categories
Available in multiple formats
Free

80. Sheetmusic1.com

81. Sheetmusic1.com Review http://www.sheetmusic1.com/ Audience: Educators
Features:
Sheet music for sale
Products for sale
Free browsing

82. Sibeliusmusic.com

83. Sibeliusmusic.com Review
Audience: Educators
Features:
Sheet music for sale
Free browsing

84. Resource Portals for Further Exploration
Web Site Reviews
Resource Portals for Further Exploration

85. Music and Health

86. Music and Health Review
Audience: Educators
Features:
Portal for Musicians’ Health
Portal for Biomechanics Articles
Portal for Piano Teaching
Free

87. Notation Station.net

88. Notation Station.net Review
Audience: Educators
Features:
Portal for music theory
Portal for music lessons
Portal for teacher homepages
Free

89. Music.indiana.edu

90. Music.indiana.edu Review
Audience: Undergraduate to Educator
Features:
Portal for composers, performances, research, journals, and other resources
Free

91. Thebluehighway.com

92. Thebluehighway.com http://www.thebluehighway.com/blues/
Audience: High School to Educator
Features:
Portal for online blues resources
Free

93. Parting Thoughts

94. Parting Thoughts
“The full potential for learning technologies cannot be realized by merely automating traditional models of teaching and learning. In other words, simply inserting technology into our current general, instrumental, and choral programs will result in only incremental gains in student learning” (Reese, 1999, p. 26).
Using instructional technologies presents the opportunity to transform the nature of teaching and learning!

95. References

96. References Bauer, W. I. (2001). Using the internet to enhance
music teacher education. Journal of Music Teacher Education,
11(1),
Berz, W. L. & Bowman, J. (1995). An historical perspective on
research cycles in music computer-based technology. Bulletin
of the Council for Research in Music Education, 126,
Hebert, D. G. (2008). Reflections on teaching the aesthetics and
sociology of music online. International Review of the Aesthetics
and Sociology of Music, 39(1),
Lange, B. R. (2001). Hypermedia and ethnomusicology.
Ethnomusicology, 45(1),

97. References Mishra, J. (2004). Focusing internet searches for world
music resources. General Music Today, 18(1),
Reese, S. & Hickey, M. (1999). Internet-based music
composition and music teacher education.
J.M.T.E.: Journal of Music Teacher Education, 9(1),
25-32.
Thibeault, M. D. (2001). Sharing music programs
through the internet. Teaching Music. 9(1),
Webster, P. (2002). Historical perspectives on technology and
music. Music Educators Journal, 89(1),