Students learning impact using recorder through Frog Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Virtual learning environment (VLE) is widely utilized in the education world in many countries. In this context, the researcher used Frog VLE, which also carries out the same meaning as VLE because the term Frog VLE is used in Malaysia. VLE Frog had been launched throughout in every school throughout the country. It is a system based learning networks that resemble real-world learning by integrating conventional education concepts with virtual methods. The purpose of this research is to determine students' view on music teaching and learning through online music games integration in VLE Frog by using Joytunes. Joytunes is one of the online music games and is a gamification application software where students can play the game while getting connected to their teachers. This study was conducted in an elementary school in Selangor, Malaysia. A total of fifty pupils (n=50) were selected by using purposive sampling method. Data were collected using quantitative methods by giving two sets of questionnaire where both sets of questionnaire were not connected with each other. Data obtained were analysed using Microsoft Excel 2007. The findings of this study are relevant to the objectives of the study; where the results of this study indicate that Joytunes supported Frog VLE have a positive effect. This is proved where the overall mean for the three sections, which is respondents' motivation is 3.64, 3.36 for positive impact and 3.59 for independent learning. This research hopes to enhance the teaching and learning in music especially in recorder and other subjects throughout other schools in Malaysia and other countries as well.