I am a third year music performance student studying bassoon at the University of Victoria. I have experienced personalization in music learning in three different contexts: in my private lessons with my teacher, in my individual practice, and online in communities of practice for music learning. For another example of personalization in music learning I…
1. Platform Choice & Justification Discord is a communications platform. Most people associate Discord with gaming, but there are also many servers for education, music, etc. In each server, there are channels to discuss specific topics. In each channel, you can post messages, send images, links, and ask questions. I decided to write about Discord…
Most of my exploration of social media as a music student to develop a Personal Learning Network (PLN) of fellow bassoonists and other music professionals has revealed a wealth of information. The performances of other musicians with which to compare, alternate interpretations of music with which to consider, as well as an ongoing dialogue with…
While it has been easy to learn through my Personal Learning Network, this week’s exploration of affordances has made me aware of how much thinking I am allowing technology to do for me. In terms of my bassoon studies, I use YouTube, Google, and CDs of performances, as well as various forms of AI programs,…
I had thought of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) before this week as a collection of resources and individuals who could support professional growth. Diversity in a PLN equals value, as those in the network are able to challenge the individual’s prior assumptions and bring information that the individual would typically not gain from their…
My online identity: “Julian Lao” and “Chi Ieong Lao”A simple search revealed that my public online footprint is relatively small. What is online relates to music. Examples of my online identity include a UVic concert program listing for Julian Lao (bassoon) with the University of Victoria Symphony Orchestra, as well as concert programs from various…
Before this week, I understood the term “digital identity” as my online profile. Posts, shares, and information about myself that are available online. This week’s readings, however, have reshaped my understanding of digital identity and offered insight into the role communities and online interactions play in shaping it. This connects well to Spracklen’s identity-making. Digital…
Current CoordinatesAs I start this course, I realize I use digital tools all the time, but I’ve never really thought about how they affect learning. I’m a fourth-year student at the University of Victoria, studying music performance with a focus on bassoon. My experience with personalized learning comes from private music lessons and practicing on…