EDUC 5333 Week 1 Post
Hello everyone! My name is Max Maloney-Jacobs, and I currently work as an elementary music teacher for Pre-K through 5th grade students at a public school in Tulsa, OK. I am originally from Smithtown, NY (on Long Island), and my undergraduate degree is Interdisciplinary Studies in Music and Psychology from Molloy University. This is my sixth year working in the classroom, with my first two years teaching 2nd grade, and the past four years in music. I have worked my entire career in education thus far in the same school! The school I work at is classified as a Title I school, with community that my school serves having inconsitent or unreliable access to technology in their homes, thus experiencing digital inequities. Digital inequities are directly influenced by factors such as age, race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status; these can also be referred to as “dividing factors” (Ritzhaupt & Hohlfeld, 2022). I am originally from Smithtown, NY (on Long Island), and my undergraduate degree is Interdisciplinary Studies in Music and Psychology from Molloy University.
An idea I have about a story you might develop during this course is creating a concept album only using virtual instruments and audio clips derived from the internet. I have used a online music platform called Bandlab with my upper elementary students, finding success in their proficiency accessing loops, importing samples, and creating their own authentic music employing virtual instruments. I would like to build my own story of self by way of tracks made on Bandlab for peers and students to interpret, as they would with any of piece of art.
The reading this week on Kubravi et al. (2018) with the impact of digital storytelling on student learning aided in my decision making. In reading about the use of digital storytelling through personal narratives peaked my interest; the framing of dialogue between students of diverse backgrounds enhances and empowers the depth of conversation (Kubravi et al., 2018). The use of technology in tandem music has the potential to be a powerful medium in prompting authentic connections!
References
Kubravi, S. U., Shah, S. O., & Jan, K. (2018). Digital story telling: The impact on student academic achievement, critical thinking and learning motivation. International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science, and Management, 1(12), 787-791.
Ritzhaupt, A.D., & Hohlfeld, T.N. (2022). The Digital Divide in Formal Educational Settings. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781138609877-REE207-1
An idea I have about a story you might develop during this course is creating a concept album only using virtual instruments and audio clips derived from the internet. I have used a online music platform called Bandlab with my upper elementary students, finding success in their proficiency accessing loops, importing samples, and creating their own authentic music employing virtual instruments. I would like to build my own story of self by way of tracks made on Bandlab for peers and students to interpret, as they would with any of piece of art.
The reading this week on Kubravi et al. (2018) with the impact of digital storytelling on student learning aided in my decision making. In reading about the use of digital storytelling through personal narratives peaked my interest; the framing of dialogue between students of diverse backgrounds enhances and empowers the depth of conversation (Kubravi et al., 2018). The use of technology in tandem music has the potential to be a powerful medium in prompting authentic connections!
References
Kubravi, S. U., Shah, S. O., & Jan, K. (2018). Digital story telling: The impact on student academic achievement, critical thinking and learning motivation. International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science, and Management, 1(12), 787-791.
Ritzhaupt, A.D., & Hohlfeld, T.N. (2022). The Digital Divide in Formal Educational Settings. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781138609877-REE207-1
Hi Max,
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to know how you ended up in Oklahoma since you're from New York. Having your students use virtual instruments sounds really cool, I can't wait to see how you put that into a story.
Hi max,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of your project, integrating music creation with digital storytelling. It not only enhances your own skills and creativity but also provides a valuable and relatable experience for your students. The interpretative aspect adds another layer, allowing others to engage with your story in a way that goes beyond traditional narrative forms.
I'm looking forward to hearing about your progress and the stories that emerge through this musical storytelling journey.