Among the results of the study that will be illustrated and discussed are the following:
*Specific music technology software/hardware utilized by students on a continuing basis.
*Specific music technology activities by students at various grade levels.
*Music technology/public school requirements that are followed through state standards enumerated via state department policy guidelines.
*Music technology instructional support by qualified instructors.
*State, national standards, and influences that provided guidelines for music technology instruction.
*Home school music study through outside public school and private organizations.
A detailed handout with the collated information available will be provided. An interactive webpage for respondent information will be developed for sharing with others interested in this specific topic.
ABSTRACT
What music technology instruction, resources, and shared participation exist for students in the home school community? A survey/summary of students utilizing music technology and utilized resources, in home school education situations, was developed and the data will be considered and illustrated during this presentation.
About the Presenter
Fred teaches online graduate music education courses as a course facilitator for Boston University. He holds five degrees in music, music education, and school administration and has published over 57 articles and two book chapters related to music education. He is currently involved in research concerning online application procedures and his research on this topic has recently been presented at TMEA, and NAfME. His book, Teaching Recorder in the Music Classroom, published by NAfME, is widely distributed and is presently being revised for a second edition.