Eighth International Technological Directions in Music Education Conference

January 25 - 27, 2001
San Antonio, Texas

The Institute for Music Research at the University of Texas at San Antonio hosted the Eighth International Technological Directions in Music Education Conference in San Antonio, TX, January 25 - 27. 2001. The purpose of the conference was to share information concerning current applications of technology in music education. The conference should be of interest to music educators involved in K-12, private studio, college teaching, music psychologists, music theorists, composers, and musicologists; as well as students preparing for any of these professions.

Contents of Proceedings

Invited Presentations

Legal Issues Concerning the Use of Copyrighted Material Online: What Constitutes "Fair Use"?
Ms. Georgia Harper, UT System Office of General Counsel
Dr. David Bruenger, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Consideration of Technology-Related Research in Promotion and Tenure Review
John D. Deal, Florida State University
Joe Stuessy, The University of Texas at San Antonio

World Wide Web, Distance Learning, and the Internet

Developing Reflective Preservice Music Educators Using Blackboard Courseinfo Software
Stepheb F. Zdzinski, Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Delivering a Web-Based Archive for Aural Dictation: A Third-Year Report
Timothy Koozin, University of Houston

Informing Others: Using Student Teacher Electronic Correspondence in Undergraduate Music Education Coursework
Jeffrey Bush, Arizona State University

Interactive Web Development Techniques for Music Learning
Steven G. Estrella, Temple University

Multimedia

It Takes a Village to Raise a CD-ROM: The Creation of the New Band Horizons CD-ROM Project
Dr. Kevin Dobbe, University Center, Rochester

ADDIE for Music Educators: Creating Effective Multimedia Programs for Teaching
Valerie L. Trollinger, Case Western Reserve University

A Multimedia Resource for Teaching Hispanic Children’s Songs
Richard Medina, Lloyd Smith, & Floyd Vasquez, New Mexico Highlands University

Technology in General Music Education

Innovative Teaching with Technological Instruments
Darryl A. Coan, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Demonstrating Technological Competency as a Component of Initial Licensure in Music
Joseph Shively, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

From Technophobe to Technophile: Designing Facilities and Curriculum to Teach Undergraduate Music Education Majors
Dr. Timothy Nord, Ithaca College

Technology in Music Research

Using WebCT in the Music Classroom: An Analysis of its Effect on Student Attitude, Learning, & Retention
Scott D. Lipscomb, Institute for Music Research, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Validity of Rhythm Timing Software with College Age Adults
John W. Flohr, Texas Woman’s University,
Harry J. Meeuwsen, The University of Texas at El Paso

Technology in Music Composition & Theory

Movement and Sound, Controlling Digital Audio with softVNS
Leonard V. Ball, Jr., School of Music, The University of Georgia

Aural Skill Development Through Computer-Based Instruction in Tonal and Rhythm Patterns
Bruce Dalby, University of New Mexico

A Computer-Based Tool for the Presentation of Music Concepts in Music Theory Classrooms
Larry Konecky, Alcorn State University

CAI: Does It Have an Effect on Aural Skills Performances?
Jolene Davis, University of Georgia School of Music

A Cognitive Approach to the Teaching of Musical Form Using Computer Assisted Instruction
Jennifer Sterling, University of Maryland, College Park

Design and Technical Issues of a Computerized Theory Textbook
Dr. Robert Clifford, University of South Florida

Poster Sessions

Die Neue Lehre: An On-Line Course in Schenkerian Analysis
Jennifer Sadoff, University of North Texas