Author Description
Are you a music teacher searching for sanity in the midst of all your chaotic responsibilities? Music teachers have to do so much more than teach music. They have to be master musicians, educators, and conductors, all while balancing other professional disciplines like arranging, composing, trip planning, financing, and more. The parts of the job that take our sights off of great teaching must be managed so that we can focus on what counts: the music. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the logistics of your job, you are in luck- there is an app for that! Actually, a lot of apps. And Digital Organization Tips for Music Teachers is here to tell you all about them.Whether you can barely turn your computer on or if you are just looking for tips on how to make your work more efficient, there is something in store for you. The technologies in this book are presented in bite sized descriptions of desktop and mobile apps, followed by applications of how they can solve specific problems that music teachers experience every day. Each chapter covers a different type of data that music teachers have to organize, ranging from notes, to tasks, to scores and audio recordings.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
How can music educators leverage digital tools to streamline administrative tasks and reclaim time for pedagogical instruction? Robby Burns, an experienced music educator, addresses the common struggle of balancing artistic instruction with the logistical demands of school administration. By categorizing various digital applications and workflows, the author provides a framework for managing professional responsibilities such as score organization, task tracking, and financial planning. The text argues that effective digital management is a prerequisite for maintaining focus on high-quality music instruction.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Categorized lists of desktop and mobile applications for music teachers
- Workflows for managing notes, tasks, musical scores, and audio recordings
- Practical applications for solving common administrative bottlenecks
Scope Limits
- Does not cover hardware maintenance or advanced network infrastructure
- Does not address specific music theory or performance pedagogy
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this text as a practical resource for integrating technology into daily classroom management. Experts highlight the book's accessibility for teachers with varying levels of technical proficiency.
Page Count:
249
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019026103X
ISBN-13:
9780190261030
Productivity
Humanities
Educational Technology
Organization
Music Education
Professional Development