Technology in education

Technology has always had an impact on teaching. In our modern world, electronics are ubiquitous and part of our everyday lives. Today most students have their own personal tablets, phones, and computers. Since students are well acquainted with using these devices, they are more engaged when teachers incorporate them into their lessons. Smart boards and computer labs also contribute to this change in the way that lessons are taught. Teachers can now show video clips from YouTube in their classrooms, or have students work independently on chrome book laptops.

One of the major changes that I have observed in the modern classroom is that teachers can manage their students using technology. When kids are working on laptops independently, they are quiet and focused. The teacher can get a lot of work done in their room instead of having to engage the whole class in an activity.

Another change that has occurred in schools is the use of smart boards. Classrooms can instantly become theaters by switching on the smart board and playing a video clip. This is a huge advantage for teachers because they can now show videos or demonstrations to the class whenever they want. There is no need to roll a television cart into the room and then return it later.

Some music apps are very useful for teaching. One website/app is musictheory.net. On the website, students can choose from a variety of music theory lessons and then test their new knowledge with the companion app. This resource helps teachers by reinforcing what they have already taught their students and also by giving them a chance to practice their skills with the app.

Music technology will continue to change the way that music is taught in schools. As long as our society continues to value electronics as much as we do, we will be using it in our classrooms for generations to come. In most music colleges notation software such as Finale or Sibelius are being taught in music tech classes. Recording programs like Logic or Garage band are also taught in classes, just like Excel or Word.

Music technology will continue to make a huge impact on our teaching and will help us teach in new creative ways.