In today’s global community, 21st century skills are essential for all students. In addition, in a digital world, technology is expected to be part of students’ educational experiences. In this article, I provide practical strategies and ideas for incorporating technology into general music curriculum to promote students’ 21st century skills. In particular, I offer specific practices that utilize technology to meet 21st century skills—creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, global awareness, and technology literacy.
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