1. MUSIC Nature’s Smart Pill ©Copyright 2011 by Rachel Fourny

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3. Housekeeping a.Attendance b.Handouts c.Online Session Evaluation

4. Outline I.General Facts II.The Effects III.Method IV.Applying it in the classroom V.Q & A VI.Contact me

5. I.General Facts II.The Effects III.Method IV.Applying it in the classroom V.Q & A VI.Contact me

6. I.General Facts II.The Effects III.Method IV.Applying it in the classroom V.Q & A VI.Contact me

7.  Affect respiration, heartbeat, pulse rate and blood pressure  Increase endorphin levels  Regulate stress-related hormones  Strengthen memory and learning  Boost productivity  Generate a sense of safety and well-being

8. I.General Facts II.The Effects III.Method IV.Applying it in the classroom V.Q & A VI.Contact me

9.  Affect respiration, heartbeat, pulse rate and blood pressure  Increase endorphin levels  Regulate stress-related hormones  Strengthen memory, learning and attention  Boost productivity  Generate a sense of safety and well-being

10. I.General Facts II.The Effects III.Method IV.Applying it in the classroom V.Q & A VI.Contact me

11. Creating an “optimal learning environment” in the classroom  Directly  Choir  Band  Orchestra  Music lessons  Music class  Dance class  Indirectly  Active/passive concerts  Ambiance music  “Sound” breaks  Transition music

12. I.General Facts II.What it does (The Effects) III.How it does it (Method) IV.Applying it in the classroom V.Q & A VI.Contact me

13. I.General Facts II.What it does (The Effects) III.How it does it (Method) IV.Applying it in the classroom V.Q & A VI.Contact me

14. Email: rfourny@gmail.com rachel.fourny@ucdsb.on.carfourny@gmail.com rachel.fourny@ucdsb.on.ca CONTACT ME

15. Enjoy the rest of the TESL Conference