Date

12-19-2023

Department

School of Music

Degree

Doctor of Music Education (DME)

Chair

Rebecca Watson

Keywords

Music Education, covid-19, Pandemic, virtual learning, effectiveness, online

Disciplines

Music

Abstract

Despite the successes of online education, students often learn and develop skills in classroom music ensembles that cannot be replicated in online learning. Virtual learning is a new tool for some educators and during the 2020-2022 COVID-19 Pandemic lockdown, many schools were not prepared for the sudden changes the lockdowns needed. Since the lockdown, there have been few studies which examine student music engagement in 100% virtual learning as compared to in-classroom instruction. This qualitative research study examines in what ways music students engage in 100% virtual learning compared to students in a traditional classroom in the areas of musical and academic achievement. This study also reviews what techniques have been used in virtual learning to teach and develop various skills in music education. The research results will show ways in which in-classroom instruction excels over virtual learning for overall student musical development This project is an examination of the relevant literature such as journal articles, books, theses, case studies and dissertations written within the last ten years. The implications of this project will encourage further research in the fields of music education, technology, and online curriculum development.

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