MIBAC+I+Fundamentals

I. Citation and General Information ·  Title: Music Lessons 1: Fundamentals ·  Author: Unknown ·  Publisher: Music Instruction by a Computer (MIBAC) ·  Copyright Date: Unknown ·  Platform: Windows 95, 98, ME, XP. NT4, 200, VISTA ·  Peripherals: Sounds cards are recommended, MIDI keyboard is optional. ·  Grade/Age: Middle School and older ·  Type of Class: Many different uses: Band, choir, strings, general. II. Teacher Support: ·  Documentation: There is a music theory reference on the CD rom. There are also examples of lessons on the website for teachers. III: Instructional Content ·  Specifically, this program offers students many chances to reinforce their knowledge of basic theory and aural skills. ·  National Music Standards # 5 (Reading and notating music) and #6 (Listening to, analyzing, and describing music) can be addressed through this software.  IV: Instructional Design and Pedagogical Soundness: ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">This is primarily and drill and practice program. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">The teaching strategy and presentation of the program are very appropriate and clear. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Pace of Instruction ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Quality of Interaction ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Motivation for Students ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">This program is appropriate for most age groups. The presentation is easily understood, and there are not many distractions. Prompt feedback is provided for answers. A reference guide is also available. Students are able to keep track of progress. <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">V. Record Keeping <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">VI. Overall Evaluation ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Summary ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">MiBAC Music Lessons I is a great drill-and-practice program for many ability levels and different types of music classes. The scoring is very effective because it allows students to see their progress throughout their activities. ·  <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Rating: <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">
 * <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'">Students are able to view their progress throughout the exercises. The grading system is very comprehensive. They can save their progress individually or onto a network.