Music learning in preschool with mobile devices

M. Paule-Ruiz; V. Alvarez-Garcia; J.R. Pérez-Pérez; M. Álvarez-Sierra; F. Trespalacios-Menéndez

doi:10.1080/0144929X.2016.1198421

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Music learning in preschool with mobile devices

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Music learning in preschool with mobile devices

M. Paule-Ruiz, V. Alvarez-Garcia, J.R. Pérez-Pérez, M. Álvarez-Sierra and F. Trespalacios-Menéndez

Behaviour & Information Technology, Vol.36(1), pp.95-111

2016

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0144929X.2016.1198421

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Abstract

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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Title: Music learning in preschool with mobile devices
Authors/Creators: M. Paule-Ruiz (Author/Creator) - Universidad de Oviedo
V. Alvarez-Garcia (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
J.R. Pérez-Pérez (Author/Creator) - Universidad de Oviedo
M. Álvarez-Sierra (Author/Creator) - Gobierno del Principado de Asturias
F. Trespalacios-Menéndez (Author/Creator) - Universidad de Oviedo
Publication Details: Behaviour & Information Technology, Vol.36(1), pp.95-111
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Identifiers: 991005544954907891
Murdoch Affiliation: Vice Chancellery
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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Collaboration types: Domestic collaboration; International collaboration
Citation topics: 10 Arts & Humanities; 10.240 Music; 10.240.657 Music Cognition
Web Of Science research areas: Computer Science, Cybernetics; Ergonomics
ESI research areas: Psychiatry/Psychology