Taking stock of the digitalization of music education
Can digital tools revolutionize music lessons? Science and business have joined forces to find the answer to this question.
Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Johannes Gutenberg University and the publishing house Schott Music have initiated the cooperative doctoral project DigiMuBi (Digital Learning Formats in Music Education from the Perspective of Media Education, Computer Science Didactics and Media Management). The aim is to research the possibilities of digital learning formats in music education. Janna ten Thoren from Mainz University of Applied Sciences is responsible for the research work. Sven Pagel from Mainz University of Applied Sciences and Jasmin Bastian from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz are assisting and advising her.
In addition to researching digital learning media, the three-year project also focuses on analyzing economic and social aspects. The focus is on understanding the integration of digital tools in various educational environments and analyzing their acceptance and impact. To this end, various learning settings (e.g. group situations or self-learning) are analyzed and digital teaching formats, such as interactive apps, are tested.
A particular focus is on investigating the needs, prerequisites and acceptance of digital methods in music schools and general education schools. The aim is to identify the most effective technological and pedagogical approaches to promote music appreciation and practice.
