The use of ICT in preschool music education
Christina Panagiotakou, Jenny Pange · Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences · 2010
This study has been carried out in order to evaluate the music perception and creativity of preschoolers by using two different means of ICTs. Children were tested on computer based music activities with a most efficient method for a common educational goal. An interactive music environment was used for children aged four to six years old (N = 28) in order to stimulate their inherent musical skills through interaction with the computer and other additional audiovisual mediums. Specifically, there were two cases: Case I: Use of computer mouse by the preschoolers. Case II: Use of automatic movement recognition technology. The second case appeared to be more effective in preschoolers as they provided better results in concentration and interest. Such results have further implications concerning the use of alternative technological equipment in preschool music education.