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Technology in the Music Classroom MUSC 8146 Dr. Amy McGlothlin amcgloth@fitchburgstate.edu 978-665-3513 Office Hours: TBA Course Description: This lab experience provides professional development in technologies for use in the music classroom. Emphasis is placed on integrating these tools into varied classroom situations. Topics may include use of music notation software, digital audio workstations, web, social media, presentation slides and others. No prior technology expertise is required. 3 cr. 3 hr. Required Text: No Required Text Learning Objectives

● Use html and social media technologies to establish an online presence for music program and classroom ● Use notation software to design supplemental worksheets and lesson plans ● Using classroom presentation technology to enhance ensemble learning ● Use Digital Audio Workstation software to design lessons in music technology and production ● Survey remote learning technologies O

Attendance Students are expected to attend all class sessions. Prerequisite - No prerequisites required Grading: Attendance (20%) Assignments (80%) Assessment/Evaluation

95-100 4.0 Excellent Work Assignments meet and often exceed all stated requirements Strong writing that contains very few, minor errors Work reflects a complete grasp of concepts, and outstanding individual insight

92-94 3.7

89-91 3.5

86-88 3.3 Very Good Work Assignments generally meet all stated requirements Writing that contains minor errors that do not impede understanding Work reflects a solid grasp of concepts, and some individual insight

83-85 3.0

80-82 2.7

77-79 2.5 Average Work Assignments meet most stated requirements Writing contains obvious errors that impede understanding Work reflects a basic grasp of concepts, but not much individual insight

74-76 2.3

71-73 2.0

Course Schedule Module 1: Creating a social media presence for your program Module 2: Using your classroom website as an informational tool Module 3: Using your whiteboard for reading music in the classroom Module 4: Music Notation software overview Module 5: Notation software presentations Module 6: Digital Audio Workstation overview Module 7: Digital Audio Workstation presentations Module 8: Remote learning technologies Module 9: Theory and Ear Training resources and evaluation

Academic Integrity: The University “Academic Integrity” policy can be found online at: http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-

services-directory/office-of-student-conduct-mediation-education/academic-integrity/ Students are expected to do their own work. Plagiarism and cheating are inexcusable, and any instance of plagiarism or cheating will result in failure of the assignment, and potential reporting for academic integrity violation. Accommodations: If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information to share with the instructor or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform me as soon as possible and contact disability services. It is your responsibility to make arrangements at the beginning of each semester for your courses. Information about disability services can be found online at: www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/disability-services/ Food insecurity is a growing issue and it certainly can affect student learning. The ability to have access to nutritious food is incredibly vital. The Falcon Bazaar, located in Hammond G 15, is stocked with food, basic necessities, and can provide meal swipes to support all Fitchburg State students experiencing food insecurity for a day or a semester. The university continues to partner with Our Father's House to support student needs and access to food and services. The Counseling Services Office offers a range of services including individual, couples and group counseling, crisis intervention, psychoeducational programming, outreach workshops, and community referrals. Counseling services are confidential and are offered at no charge to all enrolled students. Staff at Counseling Services are also available for consultation to faculty, staff and students. Counseling Services is located in the Hammond Bldg., 3rd Floor, Room 317.