Course+Syllabus




 * Distance Learning Module-Beginning Music Theory**

Mrs. Reneau email: sjharpe@ilstu.edu Classroom: HES 100 Twitter: janiereneau Facebook: Susan Jane Harper-Reneau Telephone: 309-555-1234 This course provides an online presence for music grade students to depart from traditional in-class music theory instruction. This course will furnish a technology delivered method to aid in the development as regards to the understanding of basic music theory. Students will use online sources to reinforce general music theory skills. The course will include activities to help students complete class assignments using technology tools. Students will be presented with opportunities to improve internet use.The course is designed using two modules rather than a strict timeframe. Students will participate and engage in activities designed to reinforce the beginning and intermediate music theory. . Students will be able to access a variety of online means while reinforcing their general music knowledge. Students will join in a variety of online interactive theory modules, participate in class discussions, create an individual assignment, and cooperate in a collaborative project. This course will be managed through the class course wiki.
 * Instructor Information **
 * Course Description **
 * Course Overview **

This course is designed to introduce young students to basic music theory. Students will have the opportunity to extend their musical skills by participating in an individual assignment, group assignment, discussion, and regular online class participation. The intention is for young students to finish this course with a basic understanding of staves and musical notes.
 * Rationale **

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
 * Course Objectives **
 * 1) Demonstrate the acknowledged use of distance learning in researching basic music theory components including: clefs, lines and spaces, measures, bar lines, and note names.
 * 2) Demonstrate proficiency in music theory through individual performance, class collaboration, and artifact creation.
 * 3) Demonstrate the ability to explore internet packaged music theory programs to aid in music fundamental retention

No textbook is required for these course modules. Necessary resources will be provided or explained in the wiki.
 * Text **

Google- [] GoogleDocs, Google Forms, and Google Reader Wikispaces- http://janereneaumusitology.wikispaces.com/ YouTube- [] Yodio- []
 * Web-based Tools **


 * Student Assessments **
 * 1) Individual Assignment-Students will select a familiar tune, adapt the lyrics to music theory components, and design a Podcast that includes the adapted song. Students will use Google Docs, internet research, and a podcasting product.
 * 2) Collaborative Group Assignment-In selected groups of two, students will produce a script for instructional music theory video, record the instructional music theory video, and upload the video to the Web. This will include the use of Google Docs and Youtube.
 * 3) Student Portfolio-Students will use their portfolios as a repository for some assignments using the Wiki.
 * 4) Discussion-Students will respond to an initial discussion prompt and reply to all classmates on the Wiki Discussion Board.

*Learning music theory does not reduce your ability to enjoy music. The more you learn about how music works, the more you will be able to accomplish as an engaged listener or performing musician. [] is the Website listing Illinois Fine Arts Standards.

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