Ms. Helen A. Walker Doby’s Mill Elementary South Carolina Honor Roll Teacher 2012-2013.

Music TechnologyThere’s an app for that…

Ms. Helen A. WalkerDoby’s Mill Elementary

South Carolina Honor Roll Teacher 2012-2013

Music apps, iPads and software oh my…!

THINK…?What technology do you already have in your

room?

What is your vision for more effective use of your technology?

What do you want?

It can be

SCARY!

Things to think about…

Use an imaginative virtual environment where students arrange shapes, characters and images to create music!

A few options

iPads are not going to raise your ELA or Mathematics test scores!!Tool

Enhance curriculum

Fun!

Remember when teaching and learning was fun!!!!!

Technology benefitsEasily integrate technology into your

teaching. Control children's screens and workflow in a

networked environment.Can be used on a single computer,

whiteboard, smart board or network. Makes time with students fun and efficient. Uses the latest educational standards and

teaching methodologies. Students learn at their own pace and own

level.

Easily integrate…ComputerPocket recording devisesiPod, iPad, iPhone other smart devisesMIDI stationCD player, tape player, record playerSmart board music softwareKeyboards and digital instrumentsSocial Networking, youtube, voice thread

Where do I go for music technology ideas?

What, where, when and how much?What – hardwareWhere – in your classroom (asap)When – don’t wait until you are comfortable, even

if you are learning along with your studentsHow much – School budget, PTA, fundraisers,

grants, district tech peopleBook-FINDING FUNDS FOR MUSIC

TECHNOLOGY – by Thomas E. RudolphBook-STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING

TECHNOLOGY – MENC –by Sam Reese, K. McCord & K. Walls

Some Software…

Putting It All Together•Music tech is great but never a stand alone replacement….it needs to be connected to other classroom instruments and concepts •Music technology has unlimited uses•Accompanying• Improvisation•Composition•PerformanceIT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE TEACHER TO MODEL THESE!

Questions?

How you can reach me

[email protected]

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