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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

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

16. 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

17. 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

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

19. 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).

20. 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).

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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

30. 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

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

32. 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.

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

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

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

36. Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Age: 20 - 40 Technologically savvy Description of Audience

37. Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Age: 20 - 40 Level: Beginners with little or no experience Technologically savvy Description of Audience

38. Methods Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment Age: 20 - 40 Level: Beginners with little or no experience Technologically savvy Group of 12 from UH College of Ed. & ETEC Description of Audience

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

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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

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

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

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

47. 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

48. 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

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

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

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

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

53. 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

54. 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

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

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

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

58. 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

59. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

68. 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

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

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

71. 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

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

73. 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?

74. 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?

75. 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?

76. Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment 9 425 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?

77. Discussion Michael Kato, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa Teaching Guitar in an Online Environment 9 425 11 I liked the voice technology and found it somewhat humorous. Which elements worked well?

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

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

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

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

82. 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.

83. 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.

84. 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?

85. 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.

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

87. 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

88. 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

89. 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

90. 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

91. 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

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

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

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

95. 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

96. 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

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

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

99. 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

100. 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

101. 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…

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

103. Questions?