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Title:
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EXPLORING A LEADERBOARD ALTERNATIVE
IN A GAMIFIED MOBILE APP FOR MUSIC LEARNING |
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Author(s):
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Heather J.S. Birch and Clare Brett |
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ISBN:
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978-989-8533-86-9 |
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Editors:
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Inmaculada Arnedillo Sánchez, Pedro Isaías, Pascal Ravesteijn and Guido Ongena |
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Year:
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2019 |
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Edition:
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Single |
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Keywords:
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m-Learning, Music Education, Piano Practice, Social Interactions |
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Type:
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Full Paper |
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First Page:
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103 |
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Last Page:
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110 |
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Language:
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English |
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Cover:
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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This paper describes the use of an Android app, PracticeCactus, to support independent piano practice in the context of
one music teachers private studio through a feature known as Daily Practice Goal (DPG) notifications. DPG
notifications are positioned here as a type of alternative to a traditional leaderboard within a gamified learning
environment. The DPG notifications were a means of gamifying independent practice, thereby facilitating social
community support that is in contrast to the isolation and individualistic learning that is sometimes characteristic of
independent musical instrument practice. Piano student participants, ages 10 through 15, made use of the mobile app for
20 weeks, and their usage patterns and experiences of the DPG notifications are explored here as a way of illuminating
how social interactions may be supported and encouraged during independent practice between weekly lessons. |
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