MUS 201 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY
Wednesday/Friday 2:30 pm
(2 credit hours) LPAC 1106
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Tracy Heavner
Office: LPAC #1149
Office Hours: TBA or By Appointment
Phone: 460-6260
Email: theavner@southalabama.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is designed to provide a basic understanding of micro computing hardware and
software for instructional purposes in music education.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Students will read and orally report on all specified reading assignments including information
on how to use a wide variety of current materials, technologies and media (e.g. audio-visual
technology, computers, video tapes and disks, print and non-print resources). Students will
participate is class discussions and debates on specified topics dealing with the use of technology
in music including how to (a.) use a wide variety of school, community materials, human and
technological resources and (b.) encourage students’ use of technology as a learning tool.
Through reading, reporting, classroom discussion, classroom projects and written examinations,
MUS 201 students will demonstrate proficiency in the following objectives:
COURSE OBJECTIVES
State of Alabama Quality Teaching Standards Addressed in this Course:
290-3-03
(3)(c) 1.(iii) Knowledge of media communication technologies that enrich learning
opportunities.
(3)(c) 4.(i) Knowledge of available and emerging technologies that support the learning of all
students.
(3)(c) 4.(ii) Knowledge of the wide range of technologies that support and enhance instruction,
including classroom and school resources as well as distant learning and online
learning opportunities
(5)(c) 3.(i) Knowledge of current and emerging state initiatives and programs including, but
not limited to, Alabama Learning Exchange (ALEX) and the Alabama Connecting
Classroom, Educators and Students Statewide (ACCESS) program and their
relationship to student achievement.
(5)(c) 5.(ii) Knowledge of safe, responsible, legal and ethical uses of technologies including
fair-use and copyright guidelines and internet-user protection policies.
MATERIALS
Rudolph, Thomas (2008). Experiencing Music Technology, Updated 3rd Edition, GIA Pub.
1 Flash drive
EVALUATION
Projects/Assignments
Tests
Attendance//Discussion
40%
40%
20%
GRADING POLICY
1. All assignments must be turned at the beginning of class on the due date. Late assignments
will not be accepted. Students may turn in assignments early if a class is going to be missed.
(Late assignments due to documented illnesses or family emergencies will be decided upon
on an individual basis.)
2. Tests and exams cannot be made up unless you have a valid, documented excuse.
3. The final grade for the course will be determined using the following scale: A=100-90%,
B=89-80%, C=79-70%, D= 69-60%, F= 59% and below.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are graded on attendance and are allowed 3 absences with no penalties. After the third
absence, each absence will result in a student’s attendance grade being lowered by 3 points.
Attendance is worth 20% of a student’s final grade.
STATEMENT REGARDING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, students with bona fide disabilities will
be afforded reasonable accommodation. The Office of Special Student Services will certify a
disability and advise faculty members of reasonable accommodations. If you have a specific
disability that qualifies you for academic accommodations, please notify me and provide
certification from Disability Services (Office of Special Students Services). The Office of
Special Students Services is directed by Ms. Bernita Pulmas and is located at 5828 Old Shell
Road. The telephone number is 460-7212.
STATEMENT REGARDING CHANGES IN COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Since all classes do not progress at the same rate, the instructor may wish to modify the
requirements or their timing as circumstances dictate. If any modifications are required, students
will be given adequate notification in writing.
JagSuccess
JagSuccess is a program intended to help students be successful in 100-200 level courses. If you
are not doing well, you will receive an email instructing you to see your professor, along with
instructions to access an online tutorial intended to help with common problems affecting
academic performance. Watch for this email during week eight of this semester.
TENATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE
Week 1 Aug 20
Aug 22
Course Introduction, Syllabus, Course Requirements
Discuss Modules 1-5, (pp 1- 45)
Discuss Assignment #1
Week 2 Aug 27
Discuss Modules 1-5, (pp 1- 45)
Assignment #1 Presentations
Discuss Modules 6-7, (pp 46-80)
Assignment #1 Presentations
Aug 29
Week 3 Sept 3
Sept 5
Week 4 Sept 10
Sept 12
Week 5 Sept 17
Sept 19
Discuss Modules 6-7, (pp 46-80)
Discuss Assignment #2
Discuss Modules 8-9, (pp 81-126)
Discuss Modules 8-9, (pp 81-126)
Assignment #2 Presentations
Class Cancelled (Presidential Inauguration)
Discuss Modules 8-9, (pp 81-126)
Assignment #2 Presentations
Review for Exam #1
Discuss Assignment #3
Week 6 Sept 24
Sept 26
Exam #1
Discuss Modules 10-11, (pp 126-141)
Assignment #3 Presentations
Week 7 Oct 1
Discuss Modules 12, 14, (pp 167-196, 213-228)
Assignment #3 Presentations
Discuss Modules 12, 14, (pp 167-196, 213-228)
Assignment #3 Presentations
Discuss Assignment #4
Oct 3
Week 8 Oct 8
Oct 10
Discuss Modules 15-16, (pp. 229-268)
Discuss Modules 15-16, (pp. 229-268)
Assignment #4 Presentations
Week 9 Oct 15
Review for Exam #2
Assignment #4 Presentations
Exam #2
Oct 17
Week 10 Oct 22
Discuss Modules 17, 19, (pp 269-310, 331-356)
Discuss Assignment #5
Oct 24
Discuss Modules 20-21, (pp 357-402)
Week 11 Oct 29
Oct 31
Assignment #5 Presentations
Assignment #5 Presentations
Week 12 Nov 5
Assignment #5 Presentations
Discuss Assignment #6
Discuss Modules 20-21, (pp 357-402)
Nov 7
Week 13 Nov 12
Nov 14
Assignment #6 Presentations
Assignment #6 Presentations
Week 14 Nov 19
Nov 21
Discuss Modules 22-23, (pp 403-444)
Discuss Modules 22-23, (pp 403-444)
Review for Exam #3
Week 15 Nov 26
Nov 28
No Class (Thanksgiving Break)
No Class (Thanksgiving Break)
Week 16 Dec 3
Exam 3