In todays society when we look around technology is ever increasing, new computers and devices being created and upgraded frequently. it had now become the 'in' thing to have the latest computer, tablet or digital device. While one might marvel (or not) at these latest developments it is important that we appreciate how necessary it is to in some cases keep up to the times.
We have been privileged to have students coming in at Form 1 to receive laptops, its utilization in the classroom setting to aid in learning, though minimal, sets a platform for access to a world of information. In Music Education it is important that students learn how to effectively use computers. Additionally access to high end mobile devices acts as a means of not only communication but an opportunity to use as a teaching tool. Students and young persons alike have developed a dependency syndrome on social media, facebook, instagram, facetime, twitter, Skype, whatsapp, viber, tango, video calling, emailing etc. While in some instances these form a distraction to young people it is equally important that they also be used teaching tool. Current day technology is extensive and enables teaching to be done beyond the classroom setting, no more chalk and talk. Laptops, tablets and mobile devices utilized effectively can see the teacher and the student interacting outside of the classroom setting, outside of the school environment. assignments, projects, blogs, lessons, information etc can be laid out, discussed, feedback given on assignments and a host of positives. The teacher as well can use these devices and have this access and reach to students anywhere at anytime. |
Computers- desktopsComputers should be accessible in all classrooms. It is equally as important in the music room
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Cellular PhonesCell phones are common place in todays society, using it effectively to aid in learning is also important. It is an access point to a world of information at one's fingertips.
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TabletsTablets are another device that is an extension to the laptop. With many uses and benefits it is another device that provide an easy link for teaching and learning in and out of the classroom environment.
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