Teaching, Learning and Assessing with Multimedia Technologies in Online Music Courses Matthew Faerber Lois Veenhoven Guderian Greg Kehl Moore Yunhong Tom Tu Northwest Regional Instructional Technology Showcase E 3 with Learning Technology: Efficiency, Effectiveness and Engagement University of Wisconsin- Stout, February 2013 Learning Technology Development Council (LTDC) UW System
Agenda: 1. Introduction and background 2. Course design: goal, theoretical foundations, strategies and procedures 3. Showcase 1: Music 160 4. Showcase 2: Music 161 5. Showcase 3: Music 170 6. Questions and Answers
Background: About UW-Superior Distance Learning Center History: Part of the university s outreach service across northern Wisconsin began in the 1950s The Extended Degree Program for baccalaureate completion began in 1977 Majors: Communicating Arts Elementary Education Exercise Science Health and Wellness Management Interdisciplinary Studies Sustainable Management
Background: Online Music Courses Need Assessment: General Education Teacher Education Courses Identified: Instructional Design Team Identified DLC Instructional Designer DLC ID Project Manager Music Instructors Music 160: Music Appreciation Music 161: Music and World Culture Music 170: Introduction to Music
Background: Course Development Timeline Course Developed: Summer 2009 Music 160: Music Appreciation Music 170: Introduction to Music First offered online in Fall 2009 term Course Developed: Summer 2010 Music 161: Music and World Culture First offered online in Fall 2010 term.
Goal for Course Design We believed that through the creation of effective teaching and learning resources and materials, and effective course design in combination with effective teaching, students would be able to develop skills in music reading; playing; singing; informed listening; applied understanding in music theory; and applied creative thinking in music...from A DISTANCE!
Theoretical Foundations: Meyer s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning Retrieved from Clark,R. C. & Mayer, R. E. (2008). E-learning and the science of instruction. San Frahcisco, Pfeiffer.
Theoretical Foundations: (Cont.) Meyer s Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning Retrieved from Mayer, R. E. (2010). Applying the science of learning to medical education. Medical Education, 44: 543 549.
Global Course Design Strategies Embedding Quality Matters standards in course design Development and Creation of Course Content and Materials/Resources
Course Design Procedures: Steps in Sequential Order 1. Determined what students needed to know and learn and how to make that happen online 2. Created multimedia resources 3. Designed course with multiple teaching and learning strategies to support the development of musical skills and understanding 4. Designed assessment measures for the multiple teaching and learning strategies
Showcase 1: Music 160: Music Appreciation Dr. Matthew Faerber Professor of Music
Showcase 1: Music 160: Music Appreciation Course Description: Music Appreciation examines the musical elements, forms, and stylistic periods in Western musical culture and how they relate to our musical world today. A discussion of composer's lives, individual styles, and representative works is included as well as performing media used in classical, jazz, and popular music. Listening to music, both recorded and live, is a major component of the course.
Showcase 1: Music 160: Music Appreciation Course Objectives: 1) Identify and define basic elements of music. 2) Develop perceptive listening skills. 3) Recognize and describe the major characteristics of various styles of music. 4) Identify and characterize examples of outstanding music from a variety of historic periods and cultures. 5) Recognize and describe the role and influence of music on other areas of life throughout history.
Showcase 1: Music 160: Music Appreciation A multimedia course includes the following elements: 1) Textbook 2) Compact Discs (provides listening materials for Listening Guides and Listening Exams) 3) Video/DVD (three assignments during the course require watching DVD's which can be rented from a video store, or Netfilx online - Amadeus, Star Wars Episode IV, and either Otello or Carmen) 4) Online Activities (includes syllabus, course outline, course schedule, lectures, lesson checklists, Listening Exercises, optional tutorials, Discussion Boards, quizzes, examinations, both written response and listening tests) 5) Concert attendance (provides opportunity to hear live performances of music, 1-2 concerts during the semester)
Showcase 1: Music 160: Music Appreciation Highlight: Online Quizzes and Listening Examinations in D2L Quizzes Tool Online weekly Quizzes and midterm Listening Examinations are a major part of the course. Quizzes will be given each week, with two major listening examinations.
Showcase 1: Music 160: Music Appreciation Highlight: Online Quizzes and Listening Examinations in D2L Quizzes Tool
Showcase 1: Music 160: Music Appreciation Technology Challenge Student s computer platforms (PC/Mac) Student s web browser (IE, Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome) Student s computer software (operating system updates; media player installation) Solutions Course Technology Checkup Detailed Troubleshooting Instructions A Sample Exam to try out
Showcase 2: Music 161: Music And World Culture Dr. Greg Kehl Moore Professor of Music
Showcase 2: Music 161: Music And World Culture Course Description Survey of non-western musical cultures, including ethnic origins of folk and traditional music in America Course Objectives 1) To gain specific knowledge about various non-western musical traditions 2) To better understand the role of music in cultures around the world 3) To develop listening skills essential for comparing and evaluating different kinds of music 4) To use this knowledge to gain perspective on the music we experience in our daily lives
Showcase 2: Music 161: Music And World Culture Course Format The course content is provided in a series of multimedia presentations. There are six chapters of material. During each chapter the students will view the presentation, participate in our discussion forum and take the chapter quiz. Required Course Materials All course materials are available online. Students must be prepared to access these materials and to submit online discussion postings. Instructions will be provided for all online work.
Showcase 2: Music 161: Music And World Culture Highlight: No Textbooks but Homegrown Multimedia Presentations
Showcase 2: Music 161: Music And World Culture Challenges The workload in create and produce the chapter multimedia presentations Copyright concerns on the media included Solutions Expertise, professionalism and team work Compliance with the Copyright law, Fair Use Guidelines, and the TEACH Act
Showcase 3: Music 170: Introduction to Music Dr. Lois Veenhoven Guderian Professor of Music
Showcase 3: Music 170: Introduction to Music Course Description This is the first music education course in the two-course preparation for the elementary education degree program. Goals: development of Western music skills and understanding in music, reading, playing, singing, informed listening skills, understanding in beginning music theory and applied creative thinking in music for lifelong social music taking.
Showcase 3: Music 170: Introduction to Music Course Objectives To Develop Musical Skills and Understanding in the Following Areas: Reading and Writing Music in the Western Notation System of Music Understanding in Theoretical Concepts and Elementary Harmony in Music Applied Creative Music Making (Improvisation and Composition) Informed Listening (to develop listening skills that open perception, and inform understanding and appreciation for all styles of music) Playing of Instruments Common to Classroom Teaching, Music Teaching, and Personal Enjoyment in Music Soprano Recorder Piano Playing Singing
Showcase 3: Music 170: Introduction to Music Highlight: Self-created Multimedia Resources 8 instructional videos 30 audio files (Created in Audacity) Creation of electronic resources to support textbook Creation of text and textbooks to support electronic resources YouTube links Additional Music files (copyright owned)
Showcase 3: Music 170: Introduction to Music Challenges Time consuming to create and produce the chapter multimedia presentations Solutions Expertise, professionalism and team work
References Clark,R. C. & Mayer, R. E. (2008). E-learning and the science of instruction. San Frahcisco, CA: Pfeiffer. Mayer, R. E. (2010). Applying the science of learning to medical education. Medical Education, 44: 543 549.
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