Music classrooms can take on many different forms. Some go with a traditional approach to music while others incorporate the traditional aspects while fusing it with modern media to peak student interest. Music is a subject that inspires creativity. Students work to create individual and group compositions and performances. They collaborate to help each other […]
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Through the first half of the course, students will begin by reviewing musical concepts including note naming and rhythmic reading and writing. They will practice creating patterns using these concepts, complete assignments and short quizzes to show understanding. From there they will move onto creating song parodies by writing new lyrics. Students will use Google
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While learning a new LMS system and trying to build a completely online course for my students to use, I have come to realize how challenging this will be with my current students. Simple projects that I may have used in the past, typically have not worked with this group of new students. Some of
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As a music educator, I believe it is easier to create significant learning environments. Not all students learn the same way and it is up to us as educators to create environments that support how our students learn. Students learn best when they are in these environments and feel safe. Creating significant learning environments focuses
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Throughout this entire process, I have had to truly remind myself that it’s ok when things go wrong! There will always be something that can go wrong or interfere with progress. The main thing to remember is to go with the flow and find a way around it (i.e. recording issues, nonstop construction noise, etc.).
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I think it would be a fun experience for students to also create an ePortfolio, even if it is a very watered-down project where they can learn to express themselves in a positive way. If students had a way to reflect, it could also lead to healing (for those in the trauma-based schools). Many of
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Looking back on my own personal education experiences, I had never heard of COVA. However, once I began the DLL program and was exposed to the term, I realized that I’ve known it all along, I just never knew it had a name. The COVA model gives a student choice over their work (how they
Ownership typically begins with one’s own ideas taking shape. The ePortfolio does just that! It is meant to express one’s ideas and work. With the use of COVA, it also helps create ownership because the person is given choice on how they want to express those ideas. So far, this program has been fantastic in helping
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While I’ve always wanted to create a digital portfolio, I have never truly sat down to put one together. I’ve been excited to finally be able to sit down and create one. Why should we use an ePortfolio? Because it gives us a way to track our development and showcase our creativity, personality and work. The possibilities an
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7/7/2019 Reflecting upon my why, I feel there are probably many possible versions of my why. First is to better myself by advancing my own education. Secondly, I want to be able to find better ways to reach my students as classrooms and education continue to change. Lastly, I want to be able to incorporate more
