| Course Number: | EDX 5710 S62 |
| Instructor: | Eddie Wilkin, Ed.D. |
| Location: | Online |
| Dates and Times: | Mar 09 - Apr 19, 2025. Course meetings will be scheduled with the group during a 2 hour Zoom session 1 on either, March 9, 10, or 11. Dr. Wilkin will gather group preference for session one via email. |
| Credits: | 3 Graduate Credits |
| Tuition: | $2,000 due and payable to Lighthouse Education and Coaching |
This graduate-level course delves into the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in music education. Students will engage in a comprehensive exploration of AI concepts, tools, and pedagogical approaches, developing a critical understanding of its applications and implications for the future of music learning. Through hands-on activities, research, and collaborative projects, students will gain practical experience and develop innovative strategies for integrating AI into diverse musical contexts.
Audience: K-12 Music Educators/Administrators with an earned Bachelor’s Degree
Course Goals:
Develop a Foundational Understanding of AI in Music: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts of AI, its historical development in music, and its current applications and future trends in music education.
Master AI-Powered Music Tools and Platforms: Students will develop proficiency in utilizing a diverse range of AI tools and platforms designed for music creation, performance, analysis, assessment, and personalized learning.
Design and Implement AI-Enhanced Pedagogical Strategies: Students will acquire the skills to design and implement effective pedagogical strategies that integrate AI tools and techniques to enhance music learning experiences for diverse learners.
Analyze the Ethical and Societal Implications of AI in Music Education: Students will critically examine the ethical considerations, potential biases, and societal implications associated with the use of AI in music education, fostering responsible and equitable implementation.
Conduct Research and Contribute to the Field of AI in Music Education: Students will develop research skills to explore current trends, conduct original investigations, and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in the field of AI in music education.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Eddie Wilkin, Ed.D.
As a conductor, guest speaker, educator, and pianist, Dr. Eddie Wilkin encourages everyone to find their core being through music and self-discovery. Eddie’s philosophy is built on past experiences at home, in school, and through his recent musical activities. Eddie thoroughly enjoys working with students of all ages in a wide array of disciplines. Eddie is currently the Music Teacher at Nantucket Intermediate School in Nantucket, Massachusetts and course instructor/designer with Castleton's Center for Schools. He is also the Founder of Lighthouse Education and Coaching (providing PD and educational opportunities for the education workforce) and the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Nantucket Community Music Centers’ Community Chorus. Through his enjoyment and craft of leadership, Eddie has received many honors and awards, including but not limited to the GMMDV New Music Educator of the Year (2016), ARSU Teacher of the Year (2017), UVM Teacher of the Year (2017), Grammy Music Educator Semi-Finalist (2018 & 2019), Vermont, Teacher of the Year, Finalist (2018), and GMMDV Music Teacher of the Year (2019).
Ventura, D. (2023). AI for the art and music classroom. F-flat Books. Retrieved from https://fflat-books.com/product/ai-for-the-art-and-music-classroom-2/
Eddie Wilkin (201) 575-1233
Center for Schools Team (802) 468-1325