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INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES / MYL 520 - MUSIC EDUCATION (MASTER)

Code: MYL 520 Course Title: USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATION Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department MUSIC EDUCATION (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ÖZLEM KILINÇER (ozlem.kilincer@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the possibilities offered by technology in the teaching and learning of music at different stages of music education. Within the framework of this main purpose, sub-objectives; using technology outside the classroom to prepare teaching materials; is to create a music teacher model to deliver technology-enhanced lessons. This course provides an overview of technology in music education by revealing the necessity of technological applications in music education. In addition, with this course, within the framework of the concepts of curriculum and resource development by using music technology in general music education; It is aimed to learn how to use and integrate various technologies into the field of music education, including DAW software (Digital Audio Workstation), use of iPads, music teaching software, music education software, mobile technologies, digital audio and recording software.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To be able to recognize the possibilities offered by music technology at different stages of music education. PO-3 Conception of music teaching methods and techniques related to Music Education, following contemporary developments and improvements and being able to adopt them.
PO-14 Advanced level of knowledge of music education.
PO-19 Students will be able to develop new educational methods using high-level mental thinking skills related to music education.
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-2 Ability to create a music teacher model to deliver technology enhanced lessons PO-3 Conception of music teaching methods and techniques related to Music Education, following contemporary developments and improvements and being able to adopt them.
PO-14 Advanced level of knowledge of music education.
PO-19 Students will be able to develop new educational methods using high-level mental thinking skills related to music education.
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-3 To be able to develop curriculum and resources using music technology in general music education. PO-3 Conception of music teaching methods and techniques related to Music Education, following contemporary developments and improvements and being able to adopt them.
PO-14 Advanced level of knowledge of music education.
PO-19 Students will be able to develop new educational methods using high-level mental thinking skills related to music education.
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
LO-4 Ability to offer a range of hands-on experiences with technological hardware and software to develop the skills and competencies required by the music education specialist PO-3 Conception of music teaching methods and techniques related to Music Education, following contemporary developments and improvements and being able to adopt them.
PO-14 Advanced level of knowledge of music education.
PO-19 Students will be able to develop new educational methods using high-level mental thinking skills related to music education.
PO-20 Students will be able to create new solutions to problems they will face in relation to problem solving and decision making.
Performance Project
Term Paper
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts and skills of using technology in music education and learning, mobile applications for each behavioral area of music education, web applications, technological tools, use of Web 2.0 applications in professional development, technological applications in music creation (improvisation, composition, arrangement), technological applications for instrument training applications, technological applications in song teaching, application and collaboration with smartphone recordings, development of technology for music performance evaluation.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts and skills of using technology in music education, teaching and learning Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
2 Technology-assisted music creation: The activity type is improvisation; Free improvisation trials, echo/echo rhythms and tonal patterns, responding to a tonal or rhythmic request, tonal or rhythmic improvisation, improvised rhythmic melodic variations on familiar/familiar melodies, performing melody models in various keys and tonals, for a given accompaniment improvising an original melody, deciphering a solo recording. Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
3 Technology-assisted music creation: The activity type is improvisation; Free improvisation trials, echo/echo rhythms and tonal patterns, responding to a tonal or rhythmic request, tonal or rhythmic improvisation, improvised rhythmic melodic variations on familiar/familiar melodies, performing melody models in various keys and tonals, for a given accompaniment improvising an original melody, deciphering a solo recording. Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
4 Technology-assisted music creation: Event type composition; Composing by creating a simple loop, creating an ostinato, making music to a non-traditional sound, using or creating alternative notation, creating a response sentence to a given (music) concluding sentence, creating a melodic variation, making music using repetition and contrast, remixing , arrangement, composition, accompaniment, etc. creating music using technology in types of composition, making soundtracks (soundtrack). Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
5 Technology-assisted music creation: Event type composition; Composing by creating a simple loop, creating an ostinato, making music to a non-traditional sound, using or creating alternative notation, creating a response sentence to a given (music) concluding sentence, creating a melodic variation, making music using repetition and contrast, remixing , arrangement, composition, accompaniment, etc. creating music using technology in types of composition, making soundtracks (soundtrack). Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
6 Technology-assisted music making: Activity-type singing; Singing with proper posture, breathing support and diction, singing alone, singing with an ensemble, using technology applications in singing with technical accuracy and expression, watching and listening to vocal and choral models, making a cover (rearrangement-commentary) of a song, Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
7 Technology-assisted music making: Activity-type singing; Singing with proper posture, breathing support and diction, singing alone, singing with an ensemble, using technology applications in singing with technical accuracy and expression, watching and listening to vocal and choral models, making a cover (rearrangement-commentary) of a song, Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
8 mid-term exam
9 Technology supported music making: Activity type instrument playing; playing with a steady beat, playing with proper posture and technique (motor skills), playing singles, playing in an ensemble, playing with technical accuracy, playing with effective expression, listening and playing different instrumental (play styles) models, responding to the conductor's gestures while playing the instrument, covering a song, attending instrument training and master/master classes. Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
10 Technology supported music making: Activity type instrument playing; playing with a steady beat, playing with proper posture and technique (motor skills), playing singles, playing in an ensemble, playing with technical accuracy, playing with effective expression, listening and playing different instrumental (play styles) models, responding to the conductor's gestures while playing the instrument, covering a song, attending instrument training and master/master classes. Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
11 Technology supported music making: Activity type instrument playing; playing with a steady beat, playing with proper posture and technique (motor skills), playing singles, playing in an ensemble, playing with technical accuracy, playing with effective expression, listening and playing different instrumental (play styles) models, responding to the conductor's gestures while playing the instrument, covering a song, attending instrument training and master/master classes. Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
12 Student presentations Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
13 Student presentations Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
14 Student presentations Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
15 Student presentations Skills Development Work Level Development Study brainstorming project presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 AYBAT, B.(2017). Öğretmen 2.0 , 7. Basım, Abaküs Yayınları, İstanbul.
2 Watson, S. (2011). Using Technology to Unlock Musical Creativity. New York: Oxford Universtiy Press.
3 Bauer, W.I. (2014). Musci Learning Today: Digital Pedagogy for Creating, Performing and responding to Music. New York: Oxford Universtiy Press.
4 Randles.C. (Ed.) (2015). Music Education: Navigating the Future. New York: Routledge.
Required Course instruments and materials
textbooks, computer, laptop

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 14 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 5 7 35
       b) Search in internet/Library 5 6 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 6 6 36
       e) Term paper/Project 6 6 36
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 181