Teaching Music with Technology at Coe Elementary
Posted by Gary on June 5, 2008 in Music, Teacher Voices
Teaching Music with Technology
Ken Pendergrass’ music class at Coe Elementary uses all the “regular” tools for teaching music: textbooks, drums, chimes, electric and acoustic guitars, and an old piano. But, once class begins he incorporates some new tools into his instruction, a presentation station with a multimedia computer, and a cart containing 16 “multimedia” laptops. (more…)
Roxhill Elementary School
Posted by Harvey on June 3, 2008 in Teacher Voices
Students in the Roxhill Elementary Tech Club don’t mind arriving before school to get an early start learning how to use technology to create projects. (more…)
The ETs Comment on Future Technology Needs
Posted by Janice on April 28, 2008 in Teacher Voices
At the ET meeting on January 24th, 2008, the ETs met with the eight Instructional Technology specialists to talk about their ideas for technology use in our school district especially as we look at levy expenditures now and in the future. Following is a compilation of the eight discussions.
Learning Math Facts
Posted by Abbey on April 9, 2008 in Math
Are you looking for an alternative to flash cards for your students to practice their math facts? There are many free online resources now available to help student with this task and at the same time cultivate some excitement around mathematics. Here are some links which come highly recommended by teachers, not just for learning the facts in the classroom, but also as a suggestion to parents as possible homework practice.
A special thanks to Cassy Turner, Singapore Math Teacher Advisor, who introduced me to some of the links highlighted in this post. If you have other similar websites you have tried and approved for your students to learn their math facts, be sure to send me a comment below.
Modeling the Love of Reading
Posted by Abbey on in Language Arts
There are many ways to share terrific books for children. Some schools have designated a time for D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read). Occasionally teachers share the joy of great literature through books on tape. Stopping the tape at appropriate times and checking for understanding is always the best practice when using this approach. Another idea is a field trip to the Library, where children can see people just reading. This can also provide children with a great reference for good models of reading for pleasure.
One of my favorites online resource provides a virtual experience where students can hear a professional voice tell a story and share their own passion for reading for pleasure. Go to
http://www.storylineonline.net/
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Reflection of a Writer: Part2
Posted by Abbey on in Language Arts, Teacher Voices
In this part of the interview Kristen tells us about lessons learned from this first try at creating this type of experience for her students. When you are ready to start listening, click Play Now. Be sure to stay tuned toward the end of this podcast you can view an excerpt of a student created example.
The storyboard example used for this project is provide here in Word Format .
GarageBand and Podcasting Resources
Posted by Darla on March 24, 2008 in Language Arts, Podcasting, Web 2.0
GarageBand and Podcasting Resources
Garage Band is a Mac application tool that is known for its use in composing music, but it can also be used to record sound, and add still pictures and movies to Podcasts. Using Garage Band students are able to create newsletters, share their creative writing, put together a book promotion, produce oral reports or replay the events of a fieldtrip. This is a great way for auditory learners to share their knowledge to the world.
Listed are a few easy to follow tutorials and resources to assist in creating classroom Podcasts.
1. Eva La Mar presented at the 2008 NCCE conference in February. Her website has information on how to use Garage Band. Included are some forms to help with planning and organizing: Planning, Process Planning Guide, Storyboard Form, Status of the Class
2. Priscilla Lewis from Shoreline School District has a tutorial.
Click on Documents tab
Click on NCCE 2008 Priscilla Lewis’ Session Handout: Podcasting with Garage Band 3.
3. Learning in Hands has information on finding, subscribing, listening to and creating Podcasts.
4. Apple has an easy to follow video tutorial for iLife Garage Band ‘08
Under Browse Tutorials scroll to the bottom and click on Create a Podcast
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