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Technology in the music classroom. By Cathy Houchin. Background information:. Masters in Music Education Numerous credits in technology Teacher for over 32 years Taught preK-12 th grade Specializes in Elementary Music K-5 Enjoys infusing Technology in the classroom
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Technology in the music classroom By Cathy Houchin
Background information: • Masters in Music Education • Numerous credits in technology • Teacher for over 32 years • Taught preK-12th grade • Specializes in Elementary Music K-5 • Enjoys infusing Technology in the classroom • DEN Star and Wisconsin Leadership Council Member
So Happy Together • Put a smile on the student's face
What will Technology do for your classroom? • Use Technology to dig deeper in concepts • Use Technology to create ownership • Reach for the sky
TWITTER • GREAT WAY TO KEEP UP WITH PLN (PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORK) • ASK QUESTIONS • LEARN, LEARN, LEARN blog.twitter.com
YOU TUBE • simple songs • barefoot books • piano guys • Videos of famous performances Michael Jackson as a Jackson Five Bill Haley and the Comets Elvis
You Tube……Continued • Lyrics Down by the Bay • Learn facts • Music k8 presto largo • Learnchoregraphy • Look at other schools performing songs you are going to use
WEB 2.0 • MANY ONLINE SITES TO HELP TEACH CONCEPTS • WWW.MUSICTECHTEACHER.COM • DSO Kids • http://www.ujam.com • www.Sfskids.org
Sound Clues • Play a piece of music or video clip without picture…have the students identify instruments, time periods, etc
Interactive White Boards • Use your interactive white board to display itunes. Music at your fingertips • Scan your music to display on white board. Have your students circle symbols notes etc. on board. • Use only 1 copy of software with the entire class.
Cameras • Video class rhythm activities for later grading • Video a song or and email to their classroom teacher to “brag” what their performance. • Have the students “interview” each other to show knowledge of the concepts • Music videos by the students
Cameras…….continued • Paper Slide Videos • Parent/TeacherConferences • Singingforothers
iPads • Flashcards- flashcardlet • Tuners • Instruments- many to choose from • Music for Little Mozarts • Suess Band • Recorder Master • Garage Band
Miscellaneous • Google Docs for lesson plans… Good for traveling teachers • Drop box • Slide Share
Q R Codes • Link to your website • Introduce your performers • Introduce yourself
Contact info: Website: www.CathyHouchin.com Twitter: @Cathy_Houchin Email: Cathy@CathyHouchin.com