Open AccessNovel and Experimental Music Technology Use in the Music Classroom: Learning Performance, Experience, and Concentrated Behavior
Author(s) -
Andrew Danso,
Rebekah Rousi,
Marc Thompson
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
human technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 7
ISSN - 1795-6889
DOI - 10.17011/ht/urn.202106223979
Subject(s) - embodied cognition , multimedia , psychology , class (philosophy) , music education , computer science , human–computer interaction , mathematics education , applied psychology , pedagogy , artificial intelligence
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.