THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING THINGLINK FOR LEARNING DIGITAL CONTENT IN WESTERN MUSIC HISTORY AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHINA

Abstract

This study aims to (1) to compare students’ learning outcomes before and after using ThingLink for Learning Digital Content and (2) to examine students’ satisfaction with the ThingLink for Learning Digital Content in the context of Western Music History among junior high school students in China. The study employed a one-group pretest-posttest design involving 40 students selected through purposive sampling from Kunming No.1 High School Airport Campus. The instructional intervention lasted for three weeks, focusing on the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras. Data were collected using academic performance tests and a student satisfaction questionnaire. The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in students’ learning outcomes after using ThingLink, along with a high level of satisfaction regarding the course’s interactivity, content accessibility, and engagement. The study concludes that ThingLink is an effective tool for teaching Western Music History and offers valuable insights into the integration of interactive digital tools in music education.

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