Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Michael KatoDepartment of Educational Technology
University of Hawai‘i at ManoaHonolulu, Hawaii
TCC Worldwide Online Conference 2011
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Let’s Make a Toast!
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Let’s Make a Toast!
A. Beer
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Let’s Make a Toast!
A. Beer B. Wine
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Let’s Make a Toast!
A. Beer B. Wine C. Mai Tai
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Let’s Make a Toast!
A. Beer B. Wine D. MartiniC. Mai Tai
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Let’s Make a Toast!
A. Beer B. Wine C. Mai Tai D. Martini E. N/A Daiquiri
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Cheers!!!
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
My Background
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
My Background
• 3rd year ETEC Masters Student
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
My Background
• 3rd year ETEC Masters Student
• Private Guitar Instructor
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
My Background
• 3rd year ETEC Masters Student
• Private Guitar Instructor
• Over 20 years teaching experience
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
My Background
• 3rd year ETEC Masters Student
• Private Guitar Instructor
• 0 years teaching online
• Over 20 years teaching experience
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Why this topic?
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Why this topic?
• Practice what I have learned
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Why this topic?
• Professional & personal interest in subject matter
• Practice what I have learned
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Why this topic?
• Professional & personal interest in subject matter
• Practice what I have learned
• Research attitudes toward online music instruction
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Quick Facts about Online Education
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Quick Facts about Online Education
• Online education represents the fastest growing sector of higher learning (Kolovitch, 2010).
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Quick Facts about Online Education
• Online education represents the fastest growing sector of higher learning (Kolovitch, 2010).
• There are no online guitar courses offered in the University of Hawai‘i’s 10-campus system
(Hattori, 2009).
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction
• Still in its infancy stage
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction
• Cannot accurately assess students
• Still in its infancy stage
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction
• Cannot accurately assess students
• Still in its infancy stage
• Structured for independent learners
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction
• Cannot accurately assess students
• Full of lags & technological glitches
• Still in its infancy stage
• Structured for independent learners
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Looking at the Strengths of the Medium
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Looking at the Strengths of the Medium
• 24 hour learning
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Looking at the Strengths of the Medium
• World wide audience
• 24 hour learning
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Looking at the Strengths of the Medium
• World wide audience
• Convenience of paperless lessons
• 24 hour learning
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Looking at the Strengths of the Medium
• World wide audience
• Convenience of paperless lessons
• 24 hour learning
• Opportunity to incorporate multi-media
Introduction
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Purpose Statement
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Purpose Statement
To design and evaluate the effectiveness of an online module structured to teach
beginning level students basic symbols and terminology associated with playing the
guitar.
Methods
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Description of Audience
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Description of Audience
Methods
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
• Technologically savvy
Description of Audience
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
• Age: 20 - 40
• Technologically savvy
Description of Audience
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
• Age: 20 - 40
• Level: Beginners with little or no experience
• Technologically savvy
Description of Audience
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
• Age: 20 - 40
• Level: Beginners with little or no experience
• Technologically savvy
• Group of 12 from UH College of Ed. & ETEC
Description of Audience
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Units in the Module
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Units in the Module
1. Parts of the guitar
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Units in the Module
1. Parts of the guitar
2. The 6 string notes of the guitar
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Units in the Module
1. Parts of the guitar
2. The 6 string notes of the guitar
3. The 6 string numbers of the guitar
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Units in the Module
1. Parts of the guitar
2. The 6 string notes of the guitar
3. The 6 string numbers of the guitar
4. The guitar grid and the left hand
Methods
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Accompanying Elements
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Accompanying Elements
• Pre-module & demographic survey
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Accompanying Elements
• Pre-test
• Pre-module & demographic survey
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Accompanying Elements
• Pre-test
• Post-test
• Pre-module & demographic survey
Methods
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Accompanying Elements
• Pre-test
• Post-test
• Attitudinal survey
• Pre-module & demographic survey
Methods
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Technological Tools
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Technological Tools
• Microsoft PowerPoint
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Technological Tools
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google forms
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Technological Tools
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google docs
• Google forms
Methods
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Technological Tools
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google docs
• Google forms
• Google sites
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Technological Tools
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Google docs
• Google forms
• Google sites
• Microsoft Excel
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Mentality for Completing
Module
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Mentality for Completing
Module
1. Get in
2. Get out
3. Go home
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Mentality for Completing
Module
1. Get in
2. Get out
3. Go home
Results
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Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment R
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Results
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Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment R
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment R
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment R
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Results
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Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment R
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Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Which environment would you prefer to learn in?
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Which environment would you prefer to learn in?
A. Online
B. Face-to-face
C. Hybrid
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Preferred Learning Environment of Group
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Comments from Participants
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Comments from Participants
Identities have been concealed to protect confidentiality
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Which elements worked well?
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
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The avatar and narration was excellent. The animations were
great.
Which elements worked well?
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
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The relevance between guitar structure and human
structure.
Which elements worked well?
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
42 5
I liked how you included humor.
LOL!
Which elements worked well?
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
942 5
The audio & visuals really helped keep me engaged & I felt I learned a lot with the little avatar on the side
telling me that I got all my answers right.
Which elements worked well?
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
942 5 11
I liked the voice technology and found it somewhat
humorous.
Which elements worked well?
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Which elements did not worked well?
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Lets hear from the Judges...
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Simon Paula Randy
Lets hear from the Judges...
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Simon Paula Randy
Pre-test Screenshot
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Simon Paula Randy
The layout of the quizzes was not good as on the last
section the user has to scroll down to look at the image.
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Simon Paula Randy
Having to scroll down to the illustrations to answer
questions was sometimes difficult to follow and
cumbersome to complete.
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Simon Paula Randy
I'm not sure why you kept all illustrations available for all questions on the right side of computer
screen?
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Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Simon Paula Randy
Using Google surveys was an interesting
approach but is not integrated with the
module.
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Guitar Instructor
The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Web Designer
Guitar Instructor
The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Web Designer
Guitar Instructor
Graphic Designer
The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Web Designer
Guitar Instructor
Instruct. Designer
Graphic Designer
The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Web Designer
Guitar Instructor
Instruct. Designer
Graphic Designer
Support Technicia
n
The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Lessons Learned
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Lessons Learned
• Multi-media engages learners
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Lessons Learned
• Multi-media engages learners
• Time consuming & expensive
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Lessons Learned
• Multi-media engages learners
• Time consuming & expensive
• Too many variables
Discussion
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Lessons Learned
• Multi-media engages learners
• ______ & online instruction are one in the same
• Time consuming & expensive
• Too many variables
Finale
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Final thoughts…
Finale
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Final thoughts…
• Case-by-case basis
Finale
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Final thoughts…
• Case-by-case basis
• Focus on strengths not weaknesses
Finale
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Final thoughts…
• Case-by-case basis
• Focus on strengths not weaknesses
• Utilize resources from respective communities
Finale
Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment
Final thoughts…
• Case-by-case basis
• Focus on strengths not weaknesses
• Utilize resources from respective communities
• Stay tuned…
Thank you
• To my Critical Friends Focus Group - Andrew, Christine, & Masa (aka comma)
• To entire ETEC Ohana
• To my wife Jun
Questions?