I thought that was pretty neat.ġ) While there are a lot of songs that the company has made, they don't really support audiation. Theres a pretty solid recorder section and even a beginner ukulele section for 5th grade. That being said, it was a great resource to cover things that I wasn't sure how to teach, or at least gave me some good ideas for how to create my own lessons which is really great for first year teachers. It's marketed as a curriculum in a box, and I agree a lot with what /u/Idahogirl556 said about my degree being worth more than pushing a button. I'll talk more about this stuff in the cons section, too.Ģ) There are some actually well done lessons. The kids are engaged when we use it, so I guess I'm using technology in my classroom "more" than I normally would. Sure, I could make many of the games and stuff with the regular SMARTBOARD tech, but this stuff is pretty polished for what it is. Here's my mini review.ġ) As you would imagine, it's great for technology. My school purchased quaver before I started there and it was expected of me to use it once I started there. SmartMusic (awesome program that allows for self-assessment) The Music Animation Machine - Animations of popular classical songs. KeepVid - Download Youtube Videos for later viewing (Really helpful for classrooms without internet access) Tests your hearing and optimizes your iOS phone International Music Score Library Project Great for teaching theory and ear training A site specifically designed for Music Ed Majors in college Total Choir Resources - A great website full of teaching advice for choir directorsĮdmodo - Teaching Forum and Sharing website A TROVE of information for teachers of all levels and music subjects Teaching Resources / Forums / Lesson Plans: This is a list compiled by another teacher of MANY websites that other teachers from around the country have found useful!įree online orchestration course & jazz arranging course ![]() ![]() The National Association for Music EducationĪmerican Band School Directors Association Keep posts and contributions relevant to the topic of music education.Sharing resources is OK, but the majority of your posts should not be sharing of resources, blog posts, interviews, articles, etc. Be civil - Disagreements and occasional heated discussion are to be expected however, personal attacks, rudeness, and put-downs will not be tolerated.Designed to give music educators an online tool for easy access to forums, discussion boards, advice, teaching strategies, teaching stories, advocacy tips, pertinent articles, rehearsal advice, and anything else that has to do with the field of Music Education!
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