Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Michael Kato Department of Educational Technology University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Honolulu, Hawaii USA TCC Worldwide Online Conference 2011

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Let’s Make a Toast!

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Let’s Make a Toast! A. Beer

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Let’s Make a Toast! A. Beer B. Wine

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Let’s Make a Toast! A. Beer B. Wine C. Mai Tai

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Let’s Make a Toast! A. Beer B. Wine D. Martini C. Mai Tai

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Let’s Make a Toast! A. Beer B. Wine C. Mai Tai D. Martini E. N/A Daiquiri

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Cheers!!!

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment My Background

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment My Background 3 rd year ETEC Masters Student

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment My Background 3 rd year ETEC Masters Student Private Guitar Instructor

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment My Background 3 rd year ETEC Masters Student Private Guitar Instructor Over 20 years teaching experience

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment My Background 3 rd year ETEC Masters Student Private Guitar Instructor 0 years teaching online Over 20 years teaching experience

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Why this topic?

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Why this topic? Practice what I have learned

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Why this topic? Professional & personal interest in subject matter Practice what I have learned

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Why this topic? Professional & personal interest in subject matter Practice what I have learned Research attitudes toward online music instruction

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Quick Facts about Online Education

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Quick Facts about Online Education Online education represents the fastest growing sector of higher learning (Kolovitch, 2010).

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Quick Facts about Online Education Online education represents the fastest growing sector of higher learning (Kolovitch, 2010). There are no online guitar courses offered in the University of Hawai‘i’s 10-campus system (Hattori, 2009).

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction Still in its infancy stage

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction Cannot accurately assess students Still in its infancy stage

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction Cannot accurately assess students Still in its infancy stage Structured for independent learners

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment The Skinny on Online Guitar Instruction Cannot accurately assess students Full of lags & technological glitches Still in its infancy stage Structured for independent learners

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Looking at the Strengths of the Medium

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Looking at the Strengths of the Medium 24 hour learning

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Looking at the Strengths of the Medium World wide audience 24 hour learning

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Looking at the Strengths of the Medium World wide audience Convenience of paperless lessons 24 hour learning

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Looking at the Strengths of the Medium World wide audience Convenience of paperless lessons 24 hour learning Opportunity to incorporate multi-media

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Purpose Statement

Introduction Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Purpose Statement To design and evaluate the effectiveness of an online module structured to teach beginning level students basic symbols and terminology associated with playing the guitar.

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Description of Audience

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Description of Audience

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Technologically savvy Description of Audience

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Age: Technologically savvy Description of Audience

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Age: Level: Beginners with little or no experience Technologically savvy Description of Audience

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Age: Level: Beginners with little or no experience Technologically savvy Group of 12 from UH College of Ed. & ETEC Description of Audience

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Units in the Module

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Units in the Module 1. Parts of the guitar

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Units in the Module 1. Parts of the guitar 2. The 6 string notes of the guitar

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Units in the Module 1. Parts of the guitar 2. The 6 string notes of the guitar 3. The 6 string numbers of the guitar

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Units in the Module 1. Parts of the guitar 2. The 6 string notes of the guitar 3. The 6 string numbers of the guitar 4. The guitar grid and the left hand

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Accompanying Elements

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Accompanying Elements Pre-module & demographic survey

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Accompanying Elements Pre-test Pre-module & demographic survey

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Accompanying Elements Pre-test Post-test Pre-module & demographic survey

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Accompanying Elements Pre-test Post-test Attitudinal survey Pre-module & demographic survey

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Technological Tools

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Technological Tools Microsoft PowerPoint

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Technological Tools Microsoft PowerPoint Google forms

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Technological Tools Microsoft PowerPoint Google docs Google forms

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Technological Tools Microsoft PowerPoint Google docs Google forms Google sites

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Technological Tools Microsoft PowerPoint Google docs Google forms Google sites Microsoft Excel

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Design Considerations

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Design Considerations

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Mentality for Completing Module

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Mentality for Completing Module 1. Get in 2. Get out 3. Go home

Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Mentality for Completing Module 1. Get in 2. Get out 3. Go home

Results Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Results

Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment 54% 97% Results

Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Results

Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Results

Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Results

Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Results

Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Results

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Which environment would you prefer to learn in?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Which environment would you prefer to learn in? A. Online B. Face-to-face C. Hybrid

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Preferred Learning Environment of Group

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Comments from Participants

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Comments from Participants Identities have been concealed to protect confidentiality

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Which elements worked well?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment 2 The avatar and narration was excellent. The animations were great. Which elements worked well?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment 42 The relevance between guitar structure and human structure. Which elements worked well?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment 425 I liked how you included humor. LOL! Which elements worked well?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment The audio & visuals really helped keep me engaged & I felt I learned a lot with the little avatar on the side telling me that I got all my answers right. Which elements worked well?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment I liked the voice technology and found it somewhat humorous. Which elements worked well?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Which elements did not worked well?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Lets hear from the Judges...

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Simon Paula Randy Lets hear from the Judges...

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Simon Paula Randy Pre-test Screenshot

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Simon Paula Randy The layout of the quizzes was not good as on the last section the user has to scroll down to look at the image.

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Simon Paula Randy Having to scroll down to the illustrations to answer questions was sometimes difficult to follow and cumbersome to complete.

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Simon Paula Randy I'm not sure why you kept all illustrations available for all questions on the right side of computer screen?

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Simon Paula Randy Using Google surveys was an interesting approach but is not integrated with the module.

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Guitar Instructor The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Web Designer Guitar Instructor The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Web Designer Guitar Instructor Graphic Designer The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Web Designer Guitar Instructor Instruct. Designer Graphic Designer The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Web Designer Guitar Instructor Instruct. Designer Graphic Designer Support Technician The many hats of an Online Guitar Instructor

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Lessons Learned

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Lessons Learned Multi-media engages learners

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Lessons Learned Multi-media engages learners Time consuming & expensive

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Lessons Learned Multi-media engages learners Time consuming & expensive Too many variables

Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Lessons Learned Multi-media engages learners ______ & online instruction are one in the same Time consuming & expensive Too many variables

Finale Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Final thoughts…

Finale Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Final thoughts… Case-by-case basis

Finale Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Final thoughts… Case-by-case basis Focus on strengths not weaknesses

Finale Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Final thoughts… Case-by-case basis Focus on strengths not weaknesses Utilize resources from respective communities

Finale Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Final thoughts… Case-by-case basis Focus on strengths not weaknesses Utilize resources from respective communities Stay tuned…

Thank you To my Critical Friends Focus Group - Andrew, Christine, & Masa (aka comma) To entire ETEC Ohana To my wife Jun

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