A1 Journal article (refereed)
Novel and experimental music technology use in the music classroom : learning performance, experience, and concentrated behavior (2021)

Danso, A., Rousi, R., & Thompson, M. (2021). Novel and experimental music technology use in the music classroom : learning performance, experience, and concentrated behavior. Human Technology, 17(1), 81-112. https://doi.org/10.17011/ht/urn.202106223979

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Publication details

All authors or editors: Danso, Andrew; Rousi, Rebekah; Thompson, Marc

Journal or series: Human Technology

ISSN: 1795-6889

eISSN: 1795-6889

Publication year: 2021

Volume: 17

Issue number: 1

Pages range: 81-112

Publisher: Jyväskylän Yliopisto

Place of Publication: Jyväskylä

Publication country: Finland

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17011/ht/urn.202106223979

Persistent website address: https://humantechnology.jyu.fi/archive/vol-17/danso_rousi_thompson.pdf/novel-and-experimental-music-technology-use-in-the-music-classroom

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/76849

Abstract

In recent years, music technology in the classroom has relied on general devices such as the iPad. In the current study, we used a mixed-methods approach to examine the learning performance, learning experience, and behavior of two class groups of primary school music students (N = 42), using established music technology (i.e., the iPad with the Keyboard Touch Instrument app) and novel music technology (KAiKU Music Glove). Results show a significant difference of change in test scores during learning (p = <.01) and a medium effect-size is found (d = .75), indicating use of the iPad and Keyboard Touch Instrument app contributed to increased learning when compared to the KAiKU Music Glove. Perceived ease of use ratings of both technologies and observable levels of concentration exhibited by the students are also discussed in the paper. Implications provide insights into the usage and development of embodied music technology in the music classroom.

Keywords: music education; music technology; learning experiences; learning

Free keywords: music education; music technology; learning experience; learning

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2021

JUFO rating: 1