Week Three: 2 Entries/Items

For week three, I have found an assortment of interesting options.

The first is: http://musicforclass.com

This is a website that provides creative music for all areas in the classroom. Materials are based on the National Standards. Composition is a large part as well as being an artist in residence. The MIDI is explained and used by a group of students from Capital University, Columbus, Ohio. Jim Shaw is the founder and this is project is also connected with the Andy Shaw Band that plays at the James Cancer Center, part of The Ohio State University Medical Hospitals.

The second is: http://theresawhite.edublogs.org/2011/02/22/a-story-we-dont-hear-often-schools-to-resurrect-music-choir-programs/

Discussing the things that work, the things that don't, and everything in between!

This is a blog from a music education teacher in Michigan about her journey using technology in the general music classroom and band. Her heading says it all! I found her entries to be thoughtful and relevant, especially with our current classwork.

Sidebar to fellow classmates of MUS67243~
I must say that following everyone's blogs and looking for websites and/or other information that would be pertinent to all of us has been fascinating. We all have a different viewpoint and/or experience and I am so pleased to be in this course with all of you! This journey to receive a masters degree has been so much more than I ever thought it could be. . . .

You Tube Video from a Parent

Welcome to my first post for Technology for Music Teaching (Spring II, 2011).

Even though I am not posting my first PLN entry, I thought the following would be appropriate, since my technology skills are still in the formative stage. After three classes at KSU, I am STILL learning so much about the computer and the internet! It is a wonderful aspect of taking online classes-I am learning skills that I didn't know I was going to learn. I am still so naive!

Our school system has fundraisers like any other public school. A large fundraiser is our annual Pancake Day, always the first or second Saturday in March. With only three days advance notice (some of you know how that is!), a small group of students from my third grade classes, volunteered to sing the Star Spangled Banner before the championship boys and girls (second and third graders) intramural basketball games. Since I usually don't teach them the SSB until April/May, I revamped our lesson plans and had those who volunteered to come in during their recess time to practice for 10-15 minutes. I was not aware that a parent was recording the performance, so when I received the attachment, I was completely surprised! So, if you would care to view the link here it is. Just click!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5GwVBn572Q