Theory and Practice of Technology-Based Music Instruction Second Edition

Technology is an increasingly popular part of music education in schools that attracts students to school music who might not otherwise be involved. In many teacher preparation programs, music technology is an afterthought that does not receive the same extensive treatment as do traditional areas of music teaching such as band, orchestra, choir, and general music. This book helps to establish a theoretical and practical foundation for how to teach students to use technology as the major means for developing their musicianship. Including discussions of lesson planning, lesson delivery, and assessment, readers will learn how to gain comfort in the music technology lab. Theory and Practice of Technology-Based Music Instruction also includes “profiles of practice” that dive into the experiences of real teachers in music technology classes, their struggles, their successes, and lessons we can learn from both. In this second edition, new profiles feature Teachers of Color who use technology extensively in their varied types of music teaching. This edition encourages readers to think about issues of inequity of social justice in music education technology and how teachers might begin to address those concerns. Also updated are sections about new standards that may guide music education technology practice, about distance and technology-enhanced learning during the global pandemic, and about ways to integrate technology in emerging contexts.

Jay Dorfman is Associate Professor of Music Education at Kent State University where he teaches courses in music education technology, progressive and vernacular music education, and graduate research. He previously held a similar position at Boston University. He holds Bachelor and Master of Music
degrees in music education from the University of Miami (FL) and the PhD in music education from Northwestern University. Dr. Dorfman's research on music education technology and popular music education has been published in several major research journals and books on these subjects.