The Design Principles of On-Demand Learning: A Design-Based Research Study of Educative Provisioning in Popular Music Production- Doctoral Thesis 2019
The formal education of musicians in popular music production requires students to engage with learning to use music technology. This can present a challenge to beginners, who can struggle to engage with the technical processes involved in operating these technologies. Navigating the complexities of a wide range of software and hardware can be a significant challenge. The development of effective strategies for supporting their learning activities requires consideration, because of the volume of information required for successful outcomes. The delivery of on-demand information through improved access to mobile technologies is a subject of interest in post-secondary education. This learning approach aligns with the learning strategies of users of technologies outside of formal education, where seeking technical tutorials is increasingly more common. Often musicians combine learning opportunities with popular music production activities, because of the wide range of skills and technologies involved in the area. Supporting students with a range of on-demand resources could assist students to develop skills in popular music production. This research project investigates the design principles that could be used to deliver these resources to maximise student engagement in on-demand learning. The study is conducted using a design-based-research methodology with students and staff within a conservatorium teaching popular music. The cohort of 125 students was invited to participate in the research through surveys and focus groups, while eight staff members contributed to the research through interviews. This evolved a series of design principles, which could be used as a guide for developing on-demand resources to support education in the area.
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The formal education of musicians in popular music production requires students to engage with learning to use music technology. This can present a challenge to beginners, who can struggle to engage with the technical processes involved in operating these technologies. Navigating the complexities of a wide range of software and hardware can be a significant challenge. The development of effective strategies for supporting their learning activities requires consideration, because of the volume of information required for successful outcomes. The delivery of on-demand information through improved access to mobile technologies is a subject of interest in post-secondary education. This learning approach aligns with the learning strategies of users of technologies outside of formal education, where seeking technical tutorials is increasingly more common. Often musicians combine learning opportunities with popular music production activities, because of the wide range of skills and technologies involved in the area. Supporting students with a range of on-demand resources could assist students to develop skills in popular music production. This research project investigates the design principles that could be used to deliver these resources to maximise student engagement in on-demand learning. The study is conducted using a design-based-research methodology with students and staff within a conservatorium teaching popular music. The cohort of 125 students was invited to participate in the research through surveys and focus groups, while eight staff members contributed to the research through interviews. This evolved a series of design principles, which could be used as a guide for developing on-demand resources to support education in the area.
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Information on demand in the recording studio: Building the case for teaching music technology with an interactive agenda- Australian Journal of Music Education 2016
Education in a contemporary context increasingly requires students to engage with learning technologies. This can present a challenge to both students and teachers who at times struggle to engage with the technical processes involved in navigating these technologies. Outside of formal education settings, on-demand information facilitated through improved access to mobile technologies is widespread. This paper presents a pilot study, which investigates the use of on-demand technologies in the context of popular music education based around the recording studio. The pilot study demonstrates how the complexities of operating a wide range of equipment and software presented a significant challenge to these users. Supporting the delivery of education involving technology through the provision of on-demand information could assist these users with learning specific technical skills. This paper develops an argument for incorporating on-demand information into curriculum involving technology, while developing some initial design principles for sharing these resources.
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Education in a contemporary context increasingly requires students to engage with learning technologies. This can present a challenge to both students and teachers who at times struggle to engage with the technical processes involved in navigating these technologies. Outside of formal education settings, on-demand information facilitated through improved access to mobile technologies is widespread. This paper presents a pilot study, which investigates the use of on-demand technologies in the context of popular music education based around the recording studio. The pilot study demonstrates how the complexities of operating a wide range of equipment and software presented a significant challenge to these users. Supporting the delivery of education involving technology through the provision of on-demand information could assist these users with learning specific technical skills. This paper develops an argument for incorporating on-demand information into curriculum involving technology, while developing some initial design principles for sharing these resources.
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Designing an effective course for teaching music technology in the on-line environment- Honours Dissertation 2010
Music technology as a subject area is expanding within the world of higher education, with the formal education of music technologists now becoming more common. The education of popular musicians within formal environments is also expanding, with an increased focus on utilising their prior learning abilities. The constant evolution of the tools and working methods relevant to music technology provides challenges that are unique to teaching in this area. The value of computers in music education has been recognised previously, and musicians often engage with computers to write,record, and promote their music. Informing this area are a range of on-line resources that exist outside of formal education that support and enhance the informal learning of music technology for popular musicians.This dissertation will investigate what should be considered when designing on-line course work for music technology. It is hoped that the outcome will assist in addressing these issues through providing an insight into pedagogical considerations relevant to this area. It will formulate a guide tothe characteristics and methodologies, which may assist in engaging students in on-line course work. This research employs a mixed methodology that combines literature reviews, survey data and resource reviews to deliver its findings. It seeks to identify emerging trends in on-line learning that exist outside of formal course work and combine that with considerations for delivering formal learning to popular music students.
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Music technology as a subject area is expanding within the world of higher education, with the formal education of music technologists now becoming more common. The education of popular musicians within formal environments is also expanding, with an increased focus on utilising their prior learning abilities. The constant evolution of the tools and working methods relevant to music technology provides challenges that are unique to teaching in this area. The value of computers in music education has been recognised previously, and musicians often engage with computers to write,record, and promote their music. Informing this area are a range of on-line resources that exist outside of formal education that support and enhance the informal learning of music technology for popular musicians.This dissertation will investigate what should be considered when designing on-line course work for music technology. It is hoped that the outcome will assist in addressing these issues through providing an insight into pedagogical considerations relevant to this area. It will formulate a guide tothe characteristics and methodologies, which may assist in engaging students in on-line course work. This research employs a mixed methodology that combines literature reviews, survey data and resource reviews to deliver its findings. It seeks to identify emerging trends in on-line learning that exist outside of formal course work and combine that with considerations for delivering formal learning to popular music students.
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The Kite String Tangle's Concept for C()D3X: Dissecting the Creative Process of the Brisbane Producer's New LP
Mixdown Magazine- March 2020
http://www.mixdownmag.com.au/the-kite-string-tangles-concept-cod3x
Mixdown Magazine- March 2020
http://www.mixdownmag.com.au/the-kite-string-tangles-concept-cod3x
Rebooting Countdown would help the Australian Music Industry
The Conversation- December 2014
https://theconversation.com/rebooting-countdown-would-help-the-australian-music-industry-34746
The Conversation- December 2014
https://theconversation.com/rebooting-countdown-would-help-the-australian-music-industry-34746
