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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Upon beginning this course (EDLD 5313: Creating Significant Learning Environments), it was easy to just think of a learning environment as a traditional physical classroom. After diving into the course, I have come to realize that it is much more than just a physical classroom. To view my thoughts on the importance of creating significant
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Understanding by Design Stage 1 – Desired Results National Standards for Music Education (2014) Addressed: Connect #10 Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make music. MU:Cn10.0.H.8a – Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing, and responding to music. (p.7) Connect #11 Relate musical ideas and
