The purpose of this article is to extend the published knowledge and practices of distance learning in music to include constructivism. Dan Keast describes his techniques for the implementation of constructivism to an online two-course series of Music History. The courses’ structure, activities, assessments, and other key functionality components are shown as an example of current practices. Keast discusses the process for developing the two courses, in conjunction with copy editors, course design specialists, and technology reviewers. The courses highlight the need for additional improvements such as new software and legal clarification for the use of sound recordings. Keast’s suggestion for further research is a call for more educators to report on the current practices of online teaching in music and the other arts.
Keast, Dan A.
"A Constructivist Application for Online Learning in Music,"
Research & Issues in Music Education: Vol. 7
, Article 8.
Available at: http://ir.stthomas.edu/rime/vol7/iss1/8