Music learning in preschool with mobile devices

Mobile and game-based learning are novel approaches characterised by the use of mobile devices and enabling learning anywhere and at any time. In this paper, we share an experience-based design and a pilot study to introduce music learning in preschool education. SAMI (Software for music learning in...

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Published inBehaviour & information technology Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 95 - 111
Main Authors Paule-Ruiz, MPuerto, Álvarez-García, Víctor, Pérez-Pérez, Juan Ramón, Álvarez-Sierra, Mercedes, Trespalacios-Menéndez, Félix
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London Taylor & Francis 02.01.2017
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
Applications programs
Bells
Children
Computer programs
e-learning
Education
Educational technology
Electronic devices
Elementary education
elementary school
Games
Kindergartens
Learning
Mobile communication systems
Mobile computing
Music education
Pilot training
Pilots
Portable computers
Preschool education
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Summary:Mobile and game-based learning are novel approaches characterised by the use of mobile devices and enabling learning anywhere and at any time. In this paper, we share an experience-based design and a pilot study to introduce music learning in preschool education. SAMI (Software for music learning in early childhood education) is a mobile application consisting of four games which main objectives are ear training, sound discrimination and music composition. The pilot study carried out in a real-life setting with third-year kindergarten children provides empirical data about music learning outcomes and compares an experimental group of children using SAMI with a control group which follows the traditional Montessori bells method. Our study results reveal a number of key findings for the design of preschool mobile games and the potential of using mobile technologies for music learning in early childhood.
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ISSN:0144-929X
1362-3001
DOI:10.1080/0144929X.2016.1198421