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EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE, ART & CULTURE, Praha, Czech Republic, 19 - 22 October 2017, vol.1, pp.83
As the number of higher institutions of music education which offer computer-mediated distance
instruction increase, there are important points to take into consideration regarding their design and
evaluation. This article proposes a sample model which is a blend of Cohen’s model for assessing distance
learning instruction and the evaluation phase of ADDIE (which stands for Analyze, Design, Develop,
Implement, and Evaluate) model. Cohen’s model is based on six constructs: The process of teaching and
learning, developing a community of learners, the instructor, the Student, implementation of the course, and
use of technology. The evaluation phase of ADDIE model is comprised of two sub-stages: Formative
evaluation which runs parallel to the learning process to evaluate the quality of instructional materials and
their reception by the students and summative evaluation which is used to prove that the performed
training had a positive effect after the course is finished.This paper examines each construct by reviewing
the research in the field and makes recommendations for the design and evaluation of a distance learning
course on music theory. It is suggested that computer-mediated distance learning instruction should be
strictly based on theories of learning to ensure that students receive high quality instruction.