Sounding Off: The Vietnam Experience

By: Layne McLean

Sounding Off:

• Layne McLean– Teacher at Foothill High

– Webmaster

– Former Activities Director

– Moving from Social Studies to Technology department

Sounding Off:

• Expectations:– I was hoping to share a lesson

with others on teaching the Vietnam Era through the use of popular music.

– My first goal is that others will use this terrific teaching style.

– My second goal is that others will contribute more musical pieces to enhance this lesson.

Sounding Off:

• Reasons for the project:– I enjoy working on the

computer

– Good friends to spend time with

– $

– Need the units for more $

– $

Sounding Off:

• Actual Learning:– I have learned that this

assignment is much more work than I originally thought it would be.

– I have also learned that I have spent way too much time perfecting this website when I could have used the ugly template . :<)

Sounding Off:

• Reflections:– students respond to the teaching

style of the lesson• “I like music”

• “I enjoy learning this way”

• “This unit was fun and enjoyable”

Sounding Off:

• Reflections:– music reinforces readings in

the textbook• “This made reading the book

more enjoyable”

Sounding Off:

• Reflections:– some songs are long and

repetitive, and so are some of the necessary guidelines for this project

• “No comment needed”

• “We can pick and choose what works for us”

Sounding Off:

• Student Data:

Sounding Off:

• Work Accomplished:– I created a standards based lesson

with Internet technology.• I used Excel more than I usually do.

• I already teach web and graphic design classes, so this area was easy.

• I enjoyed helping others with their questions.

– I applaud all people who completed this course and are bringing technology to our students. :<)

Sounding Off:

• Concluding Statements:– Music makes you think!!”