teaching music with technology (references arkansas music standards)
TRANSCRIPT
HISTORICAL / CULTURAL
LISTEN / ANALYZE
EVALUATE
IMPROVISESING
PLAY
TECHNIQUES
READ
COMPOSE
MOVEMENT
Skills & Techniques Creative Expression Critical Analysis Connections
Teaching Music with TechnologyDustin Summey [email protected] www.emusictech.net
Create interactive multimedia timelines using Dipity.com or xTimeline.com Engage in digital storytelling with WeVideo.com, Windows Movie Maker (PC), or iMovie (Mac) in order to learn and share about songs, composers, and other aspects of music from various regions, cultures, and historical periods Use loop-based composition tools or websites such as Musicovery.com to create and/or curate musical collages inspired by works of visual art, literature, and other disciplines Take an interactive virtual field trip to famous recording studios at: http://bit.ly/vftstudios Explore diverse career paths in music using the Music Careers Trailmeme online at: http://bit.ly/musiccareers Discover innovative music tech lessons and view sample projects at the “Music Tech in Action” wiki, which is linked to http://www.emusictech.net
Use loops and samples to compose with Aviary.com, ACID Xpress (PC), and GarageBand (Mac) Notate, collaborate, and share music online at Noteflight.com Create sound effects stories using Storybird.com and record them on Aviary.com, Audacity (PC), or GarageBand (Mac). Create and perform “mobile music” using iPads, iPhones, and iPod Touch devices and a wide variety of free apps such as virtual instruments, synthesizers, and sequencers; or using the Nintendo DSi along with the Korg DS-10 music synthesizer game
Create accompaniments to use with student improvisations using loop- based composition tools such as Aviary.com, LoopLabs.com, or GarageBand (Mac)
Use mobile devices to engage students actively in critical listening activities http://bit.ly/mlistening Explore and interact with virtual instruments at http://www.sfskids.org Learn to mix sound using the virtual sound mixer at: http://bit.ly/vmixer Compile a listening log with Twitter or Google Docs Identify characteristics of musical examples on-the-fly with student response systems or mobile devices and PollEverywhere.com, SMART Response, or Wiffiti.com Create podcasts that demonstrate proper etiquette for performers and audiences
Use digital flash cards to practice note- reading and learn musical symbols and terms with FauxFlash.com, EasyNotecards.com, http://Zen.do, Cramberry (PC) and the Flash-Me iPhone app, or CoboCards.com and its optional companion apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices
Record podcasts of students singing in class and on stage for reflection and to share with school and parents Create digital music books using iPads loaded with the forScore app
Record podcasts of students playing in class and on stage for reflection and to share with school and parents
Create podcasts that demonstrate correct techniques for singing, playing, posture, found sounds, body percussion, handling and playing instruments, marching, etc.
Use Glogster.com to create a digital poster as a personal response to a musical selection Setup a Google Voice account and have students call in to record personal reactions to a school or community musical performance that they participated in or observed Use a shared document on Google Docs to evaluate musical selections and performances, both in class and outside of school Maintain a class blog or individual student blogs to reflect upon musical experiences
NOTATEPractice notation skills as a class using interactive whiteboards and wireless tablets, or in a computer lab using the collaborative drawing tool in Google Docs or a learning management system (LMS) such as Moodle or Blackboard
Record demonstrations of dances or choreography for students to use as a reference when practicing at home and post to SchoolTube, TeacherTube, or Podbean
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