Integrating Technology in Music

Subject:  Music (Arts)

Grades:  6, 7

Technology tools:  Computer(s), Laptop(s), Tuners, Phones

Tools used:  Interactive website, Video creator / editor, Audio creator / editor

Activity type:  Unit, Assessment

Learning Targets:

I can tune my instrument accurately

I can perform_________ in tune and with a steady beat.

We use digital tuners and smart phone apps to check our accuracy when we tune.

We also are using the interactive SmartMusic program for a SmartMusic review challenge with 6th and 7th graders.

Students use their phones and my iPhone to record tests and to send home recordings to practice with.

Tuners were purchased with a grant from DKG Sorority.

Students assess their progress on a daily basis with tuners and SmartMusic.  Test scores are about 20% higher for students who use their own phones to record tests and retests are higher for those who send their tests home to review using my iPhone.

We will continue to use all these strategies.

Exploring Possible Solutions for Civic Issues

Subject:  Social Studies

Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12

Technology tools:  Computer(s), LCD Projector

Tools used:  Interactive website, Video creator / editor, Communication tool, Collaboration tool

Activity type:  Project, Research, Student presentation

Competency Goad 4: The learner will explore active roles as a citizen at the local level of government.

Students will log in to edmodo.com to access instructions for semester project.  They will collaborate to choose a local issue such as homelessness, poverty, juvenile crime, drop-out rate, etc. to research and find a possible solution.  Students will interview a local person or organization that addresses the issue.  They will create a video or Power Point presentation to present to class; a 3-page term paper will accomany the presentation.  Students will turn in all elements of the project through edmodo.com. This project covers a time span of 9-weeks. Most work is completed at school.

A rubric is provided for students; presentation is part of the grade.

This activity was successful in that students enjoyed researching, learning and speaking about various negative issues of our community.

Click here to learn more about Edmodo.