Technology in Music Education for Schools

This book presents the findings of a recent research study focussing on the role of technology in music education in Kenya. It is primarily intended for practising music educators. It is also applicable for students and people preparing to become music teachers. The book provides insights on how technology can be used to advantage in both traditional and emerging learning environments and describes research-based pedagogical approaches that align technologies with specific curricular outcomes in the 21st century. Today’s use of computer pervades all areas of our lives, including activities in institutions of learning. Beyond the very facility of computation, data management, word processing etc., computers have become essential in providing instructional effectiveness, planning, and generally challenging the learning environment. In this book, the word technology is used in reference to computers and related digital tools that can be used to help humans develop an understanding of concepts and skills necessary to create, perform, and respond to music such as computer hardware, elect.keyboards, radio, television and software for music notation, listening, performance and composition