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Technology in music classrooms
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wesley Emlet Feb 19. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone, I was hoping to create a discussion on ways technology has been used successfully in music classrooms. I teach instrumental music and always find it hard to incorporate technology…Continue
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Thomas Nixon replied to Tracy Bierstedt's discussion Computers for all"Introducing a project that students will be working on over a long period of time may be a good way to get them going on the computers. Using Excel in the project is an example of one way students could put the computers to use."
Thomas Nixon replied to Kate Miller's discussion Is cursive worth teaching and learning today?"I think learning how to read cursive is important and learning how to sign ones name is important. There are plenty of times I have to read cursive, but I rarely write in it other than to sign my name."
Thomas Nixon replied to Kate Mason's discussion State Testing Motivation"Kate,
Some of my schools do the "MSA pep rally". It is a way for K-2 students to cheer on K-3 students and gets the school excited about the test. Anything that gives students a feeling of pride may help motivate them on the…"
Thomas Nixon replied to Diana Hansen's discussion Are Virtual Academies Better Than Traditional Public Schools?"Personally, I think a student would miss out on too many social skills. They would not learn how to make friends on the playground, work in groups, and how to sit still in a classroom during instruction. I do think there is a place for…"
Thomas Nixon replied to Colleen Young's discussion An experiment - a Facebook page"I think most educators stay away from using facebook as an educational tool because that is not what it is intended for. Edmoto may be a better place to start since it looks similar to facebook, but is intended for educational purposes.…"
Thomas Nixon replied to Kevin S.'s discussion Here's the letter from an anti-technology parent..."I agree with the others who have replied to this discussion and think you have a created a wonderful, well thought out lesson. I understand any parent's concern that their child is spending all day staring at a computer screen, but that…"
Wesley Emlet replied to Thomas Nixon's discussion Technology in music classrooms"Hey Tom!
I was thinking that an interesting way to use technology both in and out of the music classroom to help increase your students success with their instrumental practicing, would be to record yourself playing the songs they're…"
Thomas Nixon replied to Daniel Boyle's discussion Blogs v. Wikis v. Web Page"I would prefer a blog in this situation beause each student can have there own blog, plus respond to their classmate's blogs. Wiki's are nice but they generally require some upkeep and may not be as simple for students to post and…"
Thomas Nixon posted a discussionTechnology in music classrooms
Hi everyone, I was hoping to create a discussion on ways technology has been used successfully in music classrooms. I teach instrumental music and always find it hard to incorporate technology because we need all the hands on practice we can get. I know most of you do not teach music, but maybe you have seen a colleague use technology effectively in a music classroom. Thanks!See More
Thomas Nixon replied to DHickman's discussion How effective are elementary technology teachers?"I agree with my colleagues that a technology teacher is a great benefit to a school. In addition to helping teachers and students, a technology teacher can be accountable for care and use of the expensive equipment the school receives. …"
Thomas Nixon replied to Kathy's discussion New to Technology in the Music Classroom"A document camera is always a great start. I love introducing music to students by putting it up on the document camera. This way we can analyze the music as a class. We can even make changes to the music as a class.
Interactive…"
Thomas Nixon replied to John Khan's discussion Do you think music will help to develop child’s education?"Thanks for sharing this reply. As a music educator at the elementary level, it seems more and more administrators are happy to put cultural arts on the back burner. Its too bad because the arts got me through my K-12 schooling. I…"
Thomas Nixon replied to Elizabeth Crawford's discussion 10 Ways to Change the Minds of Tech-Reluctant Staff"A few years ago, I participated in a discussion regarding technology in the classroom and the person in charge said something that really hit me.
"Whether you do or do not want to integrate technology into the classroom is your choice, but you…"
Thomas Nixon replied to Steve Hargadon's discussion Introductions"Hi Everyone,
My name is Tom Nixon. I teach elementary school band outside of Baltimore, MD. I grew up in New York but moved down here to study music education at Towson University. I now teach full time and am working on my…"
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My graduate studies are in Educational Technology at Loyola University.
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