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Music PO Box 1013 Education Blackwood SA 5051 Network 1300 723 700 ON MUSIC August EDUCATION 2017 Australia ► Cover Story: Debunking the Composing & Performing with Technology - Johann Dreyer strange side of Ableton DAYTiME 2017 ► Music EDnet update: Budget Time ► Pedagogy: Project Based Learning in music ► Technology updates ► EDnet TV: Video Tutorials DAYTiME 2017 Sessions ► Software, specials ... and FREE trials ► And more ... Music EDnet update Budget time - an opportunity to plan beyond next year Look back and reflect, so you can move forward paring plans that can and do ensure suc- cess. It is quite amazing what a pair of fresh eyes and asking a few questions can uncover. There is no doubt that you would know your department and how it works better than anyone else, but it is also true that working “in” it every day nutshell, it is the “how” of teaching chil- is very different to working “on” it. This dren … whereas curriculum is the “what”. is the perspective we encourage and for you to take some time away from the day- Andragogy, on the other hand, is the art to-day. Add to this the expertise and per- and science of teaching adults … still the Warrick Dowdy Dear Educator, spective that Music EDnet brings to bear “how”, but it is quite different, as is the Manager - Customer Services and the outline of your plan quickly be- Pedagogy, Andragogy and Professional “what”. The term Andragogy was original- [email protected] gins to take shape. Learning. ly coined by German educator, Alexander Integrating Technology bout this time each year Music The practice of teaching is something Kapp, in 1833 but it was American edu- EDnet receives many calls and Working with hundreds of schools, deal- Looking ahead Moving from Enhancement to that has interested me for many years, cator, Malcolm Knowles who made use of emails relating to budgets. Some ing with different curricula and witness- Transformation although I am not a professional teacher. the term in 1967 to explain his theory of A ing best practice, innovative ideas and An invaluable insight into the impact are about using up what’s left in this adult education. It is built on 4 principles: engaged students is stimulating to say of technology in education over the Dr. Ruben R. Puentedura Yet most of my professional life has in- year’s bucket, but the bulk of enquiries the least. But seeing the opposite end of next 1-5 years. volved teaching. Early in my career, like 1. Adults need to be involved in the are about gathering information for the the spectrum and the lack of leadership many people, I was expected to teach planning and evaluation of their in- budget for the year ahead. If you are for- in some schools can be frustratingly sad. Substitution other adults about things I was suppos- struction. tunate enough to have a department that 2017 Horizon Report: edly knowledgeable about … the technical is well equipped and humming along this The K-12 edition Technology acts as a direct tool So... back to the planning. side of electronic musical instruments, 2. Experience (including mistakes) pro- is usually a straight forward process. In substitute, with no functional Published by the New Media hifi equipment and professional sound re- vides the basis for learning activities. this case, when it comes to technology, it While Music EDnet specifically focuses change. on technology ... basically anything involv- Consortium. inforcement systems for Yamaha. It was 3. Adults are most interested in learn- may include software updates, replacing ing ICT, classroom technology, music, au- a great experience and I know that the ing subjects that have immediate rel- some older items and adding some new Short-Term Trends: Driving edtech ugmentation dio, video, media, lighting and electric/ A learning was very much in both directions. evance to their job or personal life. things that will enhance student learn- adoption in K-12 education for the electronic instruments and amplification next one to two years Technology acts as a direct tool Of course, teaching adults is different ing and engagement... such as expanding 4. Adult learning is problem-centred your BYOD resources. ... our planning formula is equally effec- substitute, with functional im- to teaching children. Teaching adults ► Coding as a Literacy provement. rather than content-oriented. tive if applied to your instrumental/band seemed somewhat natural … something More likely however, you are faced with program and acoustic instruments and ► Rise of STEAM Learning I assumed was to do with adult learners This explains a lot about what motivates odification the ongoing challenge of wanting far related infrastructure. M being self-motivated to learn and gener- adults to learn and what they expect to more than you know you will get, trying Download the preview or full version Technology allows for a signifi- ally wanting to be there. get from it … and quickly! We want to to balance repairs and maintenance with If you are building a new program and (published August 2017) cant task redesign. learn it now and use it tomorrow. a desire to upgrade and/or establish the have major capital works on the agen- As it happens, I was only partly correct da (e.g. new performing arts facilities, http://bit.ly/2tXl015 Pedagogy is much longer term and, while facilities you really need. as adults do not always want to attend school building program) the earlier we Redefinition supposedly child-centred, is guided by Professional Learning (or Professional So how do you break this nexus and get get involved the better. We are able to sign flaws. It is far too common for us to the teacher. It is the teacher who is ex- Technology allows for the crea- Development as it is sometimes referred your department on a progressive track advise on architectural plans, classroom see finished facilities that have consider- pected to facilitate what students learn, tion of new tasks, previously in- to). In fact, PD has been described as for the future? ergonomics that maximise efficiency and able shortcomings... and too late or ex- and when, based on long term objectives conceivable “something you have done to you” where- we can work with your architect and en- pensive to fix. (curriculum outcomes). But today even It’s all about having the right plan! as PL is something you choose to partici- gineers before designs are finalised. All young students can easily learn about al- If you are wanting to prepare a plan for pate in. At Music EDnet we work with teachers this can amount to considerable cost sav- most anything that interests them mak- across Australia and New Zealand pre- ings and/or the avoidance of major de- ...continued on page 5 Teachers are no different when it comes ing it a real challenge to “teach” children to their own learning and we see this re- the “what” defined by the curriculum … flected in the feedback from our DAYTiME particularly when they may not appreciate conferences. While it is great to see the “why”. the overwhelming support for DAYTiME (around 90% rate the educational value As pedagogies and technologies are as high or very high), there are always evolving I have noticed some of the prin- some who have different perceptions. And ciples of adult learning being used by frankly, it is these responses that contrib- teachers to better motivate young stu- ute most to our own learning … even if we dents to learn what they need to know cannot meet the expectations of every- today. Making the “what” interesting and one. engaging student learning beyond the classroom with appropriate technologies However you label it, life-long learning is is published by are becoming hallmarks of today’s best essential for progress. But are the percep- practising teachers. Music Education Network Pty Ltd tions of adult learners all that different to PO Box 1013 children as learners? Enjoy! Blackwood SA 5051 Pedagogy is defined as the art and sci- Keith Huxtable T: 1300 723 700 ence of teaching children and most teach- Managing Director Music EDnet Creation Stations F: 08 8270 1366 ers are well versed in its relevance. In a [email protected] 3 Technology update PreSonus Faderport 8 Control Surface for any DAW: Studio One, Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase & more PreSonus Studio One V3.5 school computers (on a network). Single academic, multi-seat and unlimit- ed site licenses now available. 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Be aware however that licens- ments and support for third party sample [email protected] ing makes the free version unsuitable for libraries. Planning beyond next year your way. You now have a clear mission look at funding options, budgets and ...continued from page 3 to realise your vision and you will begin other initial constraints. All this will de- to infect others with your enthusiasm.