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Supporting music teachers to teach with technology needs a different approach
Supporting music teachers with technology takes more than a one-off workshop. I’m exploring a new approach to professional development that supports individual learning needs, development over time and just-in-time support.
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What is the right balance for technology integration in eduction?
Regarding technology integration, a major challenge for music teachers is finding the right balance between their investments in time and effort, and the value that the use of technology can add to their lessons. This post explores what the right balance should be. read more
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New Ableton Live Guide is Live!
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) are now an integral part of the professional studio and music production world. They form the core of almost every computer-based music production. Even when recording acoustic music and orchestras, the DAW is an essential tool for sound engineers, producers and mixers.DAWs have also become so accessible that they are widely… read more
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What makes technology suitable for music education?
In my view, technology is suitable for education when it adds value to what you can already achieve without technology, while still leading to good music education that is meaningful for students. What exactly “good” and “meaningful” mean, and how much added value is needed to justify an investment of time, effort and money, differs… read more
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Book Chapter: Navigating at the Interface of Digitalisation, Sustainability, and Music Education
Together with European colleagues, I co-authored a chapter for the new volume 14 of the EPoME book series —about meaningful integrations of digitalisation, sustainability and music education. read more
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Headphones in your music classroom
Headphones allow to monitor sound without others hearing it. They are available in a wide range of prices and models. This article outlines some key considerations for choosing wired headphones in your music classes, ranging from sound quality and comfort to hygiene and practical considerations. read more
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Ableton Move
Ableton Move is a compact standalone portable hardware instrument (sketch pad) designed for music making on the go. Its purpose is to help creators capture and develop musical ideas quickly, either standalone or by transferring them into the wider Ableton ecosystem such as Ableton Live or Note. read more