CTM 650 Syllabus

Syllabus CTM 650

Seminar in Music Education

Applications of Technology in Music Instruction

Summer 1998

Instructor:
Kimberly C. Walls, Ph.D.
5078 Haley Center
844-6892 office
kim.walls@mail.auburn.edu

Text(s):
Williams, D. B., & Webster, P. R. (1996). Experiencing Music Technology: Software, Data, and Hardware. New York: Schirmer Books. ISBN 0-02-872914-5
Williams, D. B., & Webster, P. R. (1996). Accompanying CD-ROM for Experiencing Music Technology . New York: Schirmer Books. ISBN: 0-02-872915-3

Course Description: An overview of applications of current technology in music classrooms, studios, and offices.

Course Objectives:
The student will be able to:
I. describe the structure of hardware and software components used in music instruction.
II. evaluate and select hardware and software for music instruction.
III. produce and access materials for music instruction using digital tools.
IV. develop proposals for integrating current technology into music education programs.
V. evaluate music instructional technology products and systems.

Course Content:
I. Computers and digital technology for music instruction
II. Word processing and databases
III. The Internet
IV. MIDI
V. Sequencing
VI. Graphics
VII. Classroom systems
VIII.Sound synthesis, sampling, & editing
IX. Music notation desktop publishing
X. Music education applications, Music studio/office applications
XI. Authoring
XII. Distance learning
XIII.Emerging Technologies

Course Requirements:
I. participation in class activities, presentations, and online discussions
II. two tests administered through the Internet
III. submit examples of music instructional media produced with digital tools
IV. submit a final proposal for integrating current technology into music education program including related research literature

Grading System:

Grade	A = 100-91	Requirement I = 10%
	B = 90-81	II = 30%
	C = 80-71	III = 30%
	D = 70-61	IV = 30%

Instructor may deduct points for or refuse to accept late assignments due to timely nature of topic.

Class Policy Statements:
Students are expected to attend every class and participate in class discussions and projects unless excused ahead of time by instructor. It is the student's responsibility to make up missed work by the next class meeting and to obtain class notes, handouts, etc., from other students. Internet quizzes are available only during specified testing periods.