- Name three current manufacturers of computer systems and the operating systems that are commonly associated with them.
- Apple - MacOS, iOS
- Microsoft - Windows 11, 10, 7
- Google - Chrome OS - embraces Android
- Various manufacturers - Linux (a version of UNIX)
- Name three current manufacturers of mobile computer devices.
- Apple - iPad ($300 min), iPhone, Apple Watch, iPod
- Samsung - Android devices (minimal tablet $50), Galaxy, Smart Watch
- LG - various phones and tables
- Amazon - Kindle, Fire Tablet
- Google - Pixel, Nexus
- Hewlett Packard - Tablet/PC hybrid, gaming phone
- Microsoft - Tablet/PC hybrid
- In todayʼs current laptop and desktop computers, how much memory (RAM) do we expect for a normal system? How much storage space? Speed? Number of processors (CPUs)? What is an SSD and how is it different from a traditional hard drive?
- RAM - 8 GB
- Storage - Hard Drive (mostly external), SSD or Flash Drive - minimum 256 GB
- SSD is similar in speed to RAM but not volatile
- Hard Drives are cheaper but SSD is faster and is the norm today.
- Storage requirements vary depending on use of the cloud.
- Describe how Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) devices are typically connected to todayʼs computers.
- USB - providing both power and connectivity
- In the past, you purchased a USB MIDI Interface and then connected the computer to the interface with MIDI cables.
- What are Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs)? How are they typically used in music education environments?
- SmartBoard
- Promethean
- Display and touch sensitive surface - typically also have bad audio - put button on the bottom where the short people can reach them.
- What are some of the productivity software programs typically installed on a desktop/laptop? MIDI software? Music education software?
- Productivity - office 365 or other suite - Apple's suite of iLife (Numbers, Pages, Keynote)
- MIDI software - GarageBand
- Music Education software - none installed, mostly in the cloud
- Describe how a LAN is similar and different from a WAN.
- LAN - Local Area Network - allows you to connect printers and other shared devices and have them available only to users in a single room or building.
- WAN - Wide Area Network - a group of LANs connected together typically at the enterprise level
- How is Bluetooth different from WI-FI technologies? What are 3G, 4G, 5G, and LTE technologies as they relate to cellular communication?
- Bluetooth - short range wireless communication (less than 30 ft) whereas WIFI covers hundreds of feet and is faster communication. Bluetooth device to device communication. Such as peripherals (mice, keyboards, wireless earbuds, fitness trackers, printers, speakers, cars, bluetooth hearing aids) - converters exist to add bluetooth features to existing devices
- WiFi - a technology for wireless internet - WiFi is in the hundreds of feet - only use WiFi networks that demand a password for access. Otherwise, your data is observable. Free WiFi can be dangerous if not encrypted. The other option is to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- 3G, 4G, 5G, and LTE technologies - 3G is almost extinct in 2021. 4G is dominant now. 5G - coming fast and is super fast high-bandwidth wireless technology that can serve underserved areas where there is no profit in laying down wired connections. LTE (Long Term Evolution) is similar to 5G but more available today.
- What are the typical security measures that should be taken to protect your computers from malware and viruses?
- Frequent backups - particularly to protect against RansomWare.
- Be smart - don't click links in your email - phishing attempts are rampant - if you have concerns just go directly to the site - not through an email link.
- Don't download software from free software sites unless directed to authentic site by your admin. Free software often includes SpyWare.
- Use commercial anti-malware software - or better yet - request it from your Admin.
- Using USB MIDI devices, how can a non-specific-computer lab be turned into a functional music education lab?
- Add controllers and use software synthesizers already installed on the computers.
- Have students bring their own headphones and have a few very tacky, not cool alternatives for them to use if they forget.
- What companies help with developing music-education specific hardware and help with designing music computer lab environments?
- SoundTree - a division of Korg
- Yamaha - no longer sells MIE but does sell keyboards and educational products
- What copyright concerns must be considered in connection with this topic?
- Information processing - often involves material taken from internet sites - use with permission or link to credit them as they require.
- Referencing the 2014 national standards: list the enduring understandings and essential questions you believe are most relevant to this technology content area.
Here are the focusing questions for Information Processing and Lab Management. Please try to answer each question briefly at first. Then go back and add more detail. Don't spend more than an hour crafting the review document. Use bullet points and link to related Internet addresses where appropriate as part of the discussion for each question.
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Copy and paste the categories below into a word processing file to begin creating each of your lesson plans. Title of the lesson: This lesson plan developed by: (Your name) Target Student Level: (choose one: Kindergarten-Pre- | Elementary | Secondary | College) Type of Class (general music, ensemble, etc.): Duration of the lesson (in minutes): Description of the lesson (write this last): The blogging has begun. Be sure to set your post options to require approval.
Just after class, my wife sent me a link to an interesting article about Amazon.com. They plan to introduce an education service in August or September. Here is the link. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/06/28/technology/amazon-unveils-online-education-service-for-teachers.html
This is for Robin's lesson. We exported a Sibelius file to video. It exports in MOV format. We opened it in Quicktime Player and then exported it as a 720p m4v file for desktop presentation use. Also we exported it as a 480p m4v file for use on the web because it is smaller.
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AuthorDr. Estrella is an authorized TI:ME Instructor with a Ph.D. in Music Education. He owns ShearSpire, Inc. which provides computer programming services to business and education clients. |