Laurie said, "Here's a blog challenge back at you--what technology or software is most helpful in a music classroom? Those of us non-music teachers but techies would like to know."
Well, here goes, Laurie...
My kids use and LOVE "GarageBand." It is amazing the stuff they have learned about music while composing their own music. Form, musical keys, tempos, etc. have all been part of their experiential learning.
"Stationery Studio" is an amazing piece of writing software that actually has nothing to do with music. I have used it with second graders to create their own "Animal Rap Songs! Great experience for the kids. Rhyming and musical beats...it's all good. If you are a K-5 teacher, you MUST check out "Stationery Studio!"
A software program I have blogged a lot about (in part because I wrote some of the curriculum) is "Animation-Ish." I have several projects underway this year. High school kids will be animating musical terms that are in their music. Elementary kids will be using the program for several different projects.
I also plan on using Skype and inviting other classes from around the country to work with my students!
Best of all, I will have a Promethean board on FRIDAY!!!!!!! Class as we know it will change!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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GarageBand IS awesome! I am glad you met your blog challenge! Is this helping your blog block? Nice challenge!
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