APPLICATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC TEACHING

Authors: Amir Begić, Jasna Šulentić Begić

Paper categorization: Original scientific paper

DOI: https://doi.org/10.38003/sv.72.2.4 

Paper: 2023. Vol. 72, Br. 2. – A.- Begic, J.- Begic

Abstract:

Modern teaching of any subject, including music teaching, with regard to the new technological
age and digitization implies, in addition to the use of traditional teaching aids (e.g., traditional textbooks),
the application of digital technology (e.g., digital textbooks). The computer has become an almost
irreplaceable aid of digital technology in teaching, but its purpose is not to replace the teacher but to
supplement his teaching. Currently, when the Internet is available almost everywhere and almost everyone
has access to a digital technology device with Internet access, distance learning has become a common
way of teaching and learning. Digital technology played a large role in remote music lessons during the
COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the work, an anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted on a sample
of 43 music students. The goal of the research was to determine students' attitudes about the use of digital
technologies in future educational work and their self-assessment of knowledge and skills for using digital
technologies. The results showed that the majority of students were assessed as digitally competent but that
they mostly developed their competence through independent work. At the same time, they expressed
positive attitudes toward the use of digital technologies in their future educational work. It can be concluded
that academic institutions should consider introducing courses that would develop the digital competence
necessary for successful operation in today's digital age.

Key words:

digital competence, digital technology, music teaching, students of music.