Ms. Helen A. Walker Doby’s Mill Elementary South Carolina Honor Roll Teacher
Music apps, iPads and software oh my…!
THINK…? What technology do you already have in your room? What is your vision for more effective use of your technology? What do you want?
It can be SCARY!
Things to think about… Use an imaginative virtual environment where students arrange shapes, characters and images to create music!
A few options
iPads are not going to raise your ELA or Mathematics test scores!! Tool Enhance curriculum Fun! Remember when teaching and learning was fun!!!!!
Technology benefits Easily integrate technology into your teaching. Control children's screens and workflow in a networked environment. Can be used on a single computer, whiteboard, smart board or network. Makes time with students fun and efficient. Uses the latest educational standards and teaching methodologies. Students learn at their own pace and own level.
Easily integrate… Computer Pocket recording devises iPod, iPad, iPhone other smart devises MIDI station CD player, tape player, record player Smart board music software Keyboards and digital instruments Social Networking, youtube, voice thread
Where do I go for music technology ideas?
What, where, when and how much? What – hardware Where – in your classroom (asap) When – don’t wait until you are comfortable, even if you are learning along with your students How much – School budget, PTA, fundraisers, grants, district tech people Book-FINDING FUNDS FOR MUSIC TECHNOLOGY – by Thomas E. Rudolph Book-STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING TECHNOLOGY – MENC –by Sam Reese, K. McCord & K. Walls
Some Software…
Putting It All Together Music tech is great but never a stand alone replacement….it needs to be connected to other classroom instruments and concepts Music technology has unlimited uses Accompanying Improvisation Composition Performance IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE TEACHER TO MODEL THESE!
Questions?
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