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Idea Bank: How a Smart Board Changed My Teaching
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McNamara-Cabral, Meghan – Music Educators Journal, 2012
By using a Smart Board or other "smart" technologies, it has become possible to teach interactively with students. One of the hardest concepts for middle schoolers to understand is key signatures. The Smart Board has changed the way the author reinforces key signatures with all her students, beginners to eighth graders. In this article, the author…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, Technology Uses in Education
Interactive Multimedia in the Music Classroom.
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Mobley, Edward D. – Music Educators Journal, 1996
Illustrates the possibilities for teaching and learning music materials using interactive multimedia. Uses HyperCard as a model to discuss how interactive media works and suggests some possible applications. Briefly describes some authoring programs. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Bringing Your Classroom On-Line.
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Rumery, Kenneth R. – Music Educators Journal, 1985
Microcomputers are rapidly making their way into music education. Developments in music computer-assisted instruction are discussed, and computer software for music education is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Choosing the Best Software for Your Class.
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Placek, Robert W. – Music Educators Journal, 1985
Guidelines to help music teachers evaluate computer software for classroom use are presented. An annotated listing of critical reviews of music education computer software is also included. (RM)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Enriching the Ensemble Experience for Students with Visual Impairments
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Siligo, Wayne Roy – Music Educators Journal, 2005
This article will give music educators some practical tools and information for helping students with visual impairments enjoy the ensemble experience. The author has used these tools as music director at the California School for the Blind (CSB) and as a musician who is visually impaired. All observations and techniques mentioned here come out of…
Descriptors: Music Teachers, Visual Impairments, Music Education, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
Using MIDI Accompaniments for Music Learning at School and at Home
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Kersten, Fred – Music Educators Journal, 2004
This article discusses how MIDI and other computer technologies can help students build their musical skills in the classroom and at home. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) has provided music teachers with increasing opportunity to use quality computer-developed musical accompaniments in teaching music to children. Standard MIDI files…
Descriptors: Musical Instruments, Computer Uses in Education, Music Teachers, Music Education
MusicShapes.
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Placek, Robert W. – Music Educators Journal, 1988
Evaluates MUSICSHAPES, a graphic music construction software program which manipulates sound in terms of pitch, rhythm, timbre, and sequence to help students create complex synthesizer compositions. Intended for ages eight to adult, the program utilizes Apple II computers and additional hardware. Discusses how MUSICSHAPES can be used effectively…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software Reviews, Elementary Secondary Education