Chapter 12: Technology In The Classroom Flashcards
Discuss ways in which you think the video camera can be used to good advantage in the string program.
Video provides students with the opportunity to see themselves in action from the visual perspective of the teacher or an observer.
The video recorder photographs the students from a variety of angles focusing on the bow arm or the left-hand.
Videotaping and ensemble rehearsal is useful for the group. It is also rewarding.
List three prerequisites to showing a video in your string class.
Check out the equipment to make sure that it is working properly.
Don’t use the video unless you have previewed it.
Make sure that the screen size is suitable for the size of the class.
Make sure that the audio volume is suitable for the size of the classroom.
Give a brief history of computer assisted instruction.
The function of the computer and education started out with the purpose of recordkeeping, letters to parents, administration, and posters.
From 1978 to 1986 hundreds of music software programs were developed both commercially and by educators and students in the field. They were simple to operate and easy-to-understand.
In what specific areas of instruction can the computer provide valuable assistance?
Music reading
Music fundamentals
Pitch discernment
Melodic and interval recognition drills
Music appreciation; and music history
Is it necessary today to be a trained computer programmer in order to put the computer to use in the music program? Discuss.
No! The programs can be purchased and they are easy to use.
Describe three strong points of the computer as an instructional tool.
The computer provides feedback to the individual.
It reinforces correct and incorrect answers.
It provides lots of practice for the student. Repetition.
It provides evaluation.
