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PLAIME: Multimedia Platform for the Integration of Handicapped Children in Music Education

Authors:
Maria-Dolores Cano
Antonio Martinez-Rojo
Ramon Sanchez-Iborra
Andrés Cabrera-Lozoya
Fernando Cerdan

Keywords: media in education; computer-assisted instruction; handicapped children; interactive learning environments; music learning tool

Abstract:
This paper focuses on the use of multimedia technology to augment instruction for a special population. In Spain, the main musical instrument used in music classes is the recorder. However, the integration of children with disabilities in music classes that strictly follow a traditional learning system can be very difficult or even intractable, resulting in a negative effect on students. Information technologies represent a valuable means to overcome this potentially negative situation. In this work, we present the PLAtform for the Integration of handicapped children in Music Education (PLAIME), a multimedia tool to assist children in learning music, disregarding having some disability that inhibits handling the recorder. This tool is not intended to replace the teacher but to serve as a complementary learning mechanism, integrating e-learning with traditional learning. PLAIME includes theoretical lessons, customized activities, and collaborative games using peer-to-peer technology. Initial results show a positive acceptance by children.

Pages: 90 to 93

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2012

Publication date: January 30, 2012

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4367

ISBN: 978-1-61208-180-9

Location: Valencia, Spain

Dates: from January 30, 2012 to February 4, 2012