Computer-Based Training (CBT)
Instructional Software Examples
Instructional software is also known as Computer-Based Training (CBT). CBT may be grouped into four broad categories.
Assignment:
Level 1 Students Only - Explore the links below. Locate two web resources that you would find useful in your teaching. Create a single Word file to document your choices. For each chosen resource, list the name and web address (URL) of the resource. Describe the resource in terms of the four broad categories defined above. For example, is it a pure Drill and Practice or does it include Discovery/Simulation or Tutorial elements as well? Finally, write one or more paragraphs to explain how this resource will be useful to you in your work. Include screen shots. Later in the course, you will convert the Word file you create today into a PDF or web page and post it online for your colleagues to see. Also, apps on mobile devices like the iPad are also suitable for this assignment. Just give the name of the app, any info you have on the company that produces it, price, and any details about how to use it in your teaching. Finally, if you have been using a resource not listed below in your teaching, please share your resource with the class directly by adding a comment to the Computer Based Training blog post.
Modern Online Software (HTML5 - no Flash player [what was Flash player?])
Whiteboard and Other Resources
Instructional software is also known as Computer-Based Training (CBT). CBT may be grouped into four broad categories.
- DRILL AND PRACTICE (reinforces existing knowledge or skill, prerequisite learning required, structured, may have record keeping)
- TUTORIAL (teaches new knowledge or skill, prerequisite learning not required, structured, may have record keeping)
- GAMES (reinforces existing knowledge or skill, prerequisite learning required, random and student controlled, may have record keeping)
- DISCOVERY/SIMULATION (teaches new and reinforces existing knowledge or skill, prerequisite learning required, variable structure, rarely has record keeping)
Assignment:
Level 1 Students Only - Explore the links below. Locate two web resources that you would find useful in your teaching. Create a single Word file to document your choices. For each chosen resource, list the name and web address (URL) of the resource. Describe the resource in terms of the four broad categories defined above. For example, is it a pure Drill and Practice or does it include Discovery/Simulation or Tutorial elements as well? Finally, write one or more paragraphs to explain how this resource will be useful to you in your work. Include screen shots. Later in the course, you will convert the Word file you create today into a PDF or web page and post it online for your colleagues to see. Also, apps on mobile devices like the iPad are also suitable for this assignment. Just give the name of the app, any info you have on the company that produces it, price, and any details about how to use it in your teaching. Finally, if you have been using a resource not listed below in your teaching, please share your resource with the class directly by adding a comment to the Computer Based Training blog post.
Modern Online Software (HTML5 - no Flash player [what was Flash player?])
- MusicTheory.net (The items marked as exercises are Drill and Practice, the lessons are Tutorials)
- YouTube is an incredible source of instructional videos. You can present these in class or assign links for students to use out of class.
- NYU Music Experience Design created the wonderful MusedLab where visitors can create and manipulate existing audio using tools like Groove Pizza, AQWERTYON, and SoundBreaking TechTools. These tools are great for discovery-simulation experiences and for relating music to math and other disciplines.
- MathScienceMusic.org has links to several great projects for discovery-simulation and interdisciplinary work. Among them is the Chrome Music Lab which has a song maker app and other tools to lower the barriers for music making and understanding. Join Dr. Estrella in the Shared Piano room. Here is another room.
- GarageBand Lessons to teach Guitar and Piano. (Launch Garageband for access.)
- MusicFirst and other online software as available through your school district.
- Dr. Estrella's 2B Multimedia Screencast Playlist (made with Camtasia)
- McGraw-Hill Music Studio (Dr. Estrella will provide a password for the demo site)
- Login as musicdemo, password is musicstudio17
- Search for the following phrases iListening Map, iSong, and Virtual Instrument
- McGraw-Hill Music Appreciation Interactives (Shown in class)
- Multimedia Glossary of Music Terms
- Multimedia Tutorials on Elements of Music
- New Interactives using content created with Camtasia
- Kostka Music Theory Drills Supports Kostka’s Tonal Harmony textbook (shown in class)
- Carnegie Hall Adventures (Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra)
- New York Philharmonic Education Resources Lessons and activities
- San Francisco Symphony Kids Lots of PDF downloads of lessons and activities, plus videos to introduce the instruments of the orchestra
- Music Ace by Harmonic Vision is desktop software with Games and Drills. You can download a demo from their web site.
- NearPod - offering a home for your lessons, presentations, and activities such as matching games, drag and drop, multiple choice etc.
- DoctorMusik - Site with learning games for a variety of age groups/grades to teach basic skills in music.
Whiteboard and Other Resources
- Resources identified by students in TI:ME 2C
- Mrs. Friedman Music - Smart Board Music Resources
- SmartTech Exchange Smart Board lesson exchange from the Smarttech website
- PBWorks - SmartBoard, Powerpoint, and Promethean Music Lessons for the Interactive WhiteBoards
- Carol Broos Tech Resource Site and Blog - tech advice and presentations from a now-retired leader in music education technology