Mackenzie

Elementary Music Teacher
Arts education advocate
Musical Theater fan
Dog mom

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

@ArnettMonarchs @NTMKnightsAPS Yay! You’re welcome @ArnettMonarchs! 😊

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

@mktigersntm @APSVirginia Thank you!! 😊🎵

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Excited to get started learning about @APSVirginia with #APSBaseCamp!

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C10Q3 Magnifying instruments. Ss can explore how they are built & how investigate how sound travels to create a new instrument

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C10Q1 cont but on days when we don't move too much, materials managers give kinesthetic Ss a leadership role & a chance to move

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C10Q2 Music history: Ss can see where composers lived & worked.
Social Studies: Ss explore various cultures & how music is used

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C10A1 Ss use kinesthetics in music a lot! Experiencing rhythm through body percussion, dancing to feel subdivisions (cont)

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#TechToolsVB C6Q3 Digital History sounds awesome! Ss can create a historical context for different musical advances in each era.

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#TechToolsVB C6Q2 Cons: Sites may only work for average level Ss not range of abilities. Might take time away from whole group discussion.

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#TechToolsVB C6Q1 Pro: Ss can dive into lessons & be fully engaged with an event/topic/subject. Also, reach Ss w/different learning styles.

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#TechToolsVB C4Q3 Having engaged Ss makes the time/effort of technology worth it. They want to explore as they learn & tech helps us do that

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#TechToolsVB C4Q2 cont
Then I could listen to their recording & assess their skills to help create a goal for the next tests.

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#TechToolsVB C4Q2 Digital recorders for assessing recorder skills!
Students record themselves playing, self-assess & goal set for next time

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C4Q1 I use document camera in upper grades, for composition work. The photo feature helps to show other classes student work!

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C3Q3 Music teachers use google classroom for digital collaboration/sharing new tools & ideas. Helps to keep everyone updated!

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#techtoolsvb C3Q2 (cont) before allowing them to use tech/website themselves in small groups.

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C3Q2 I mostly use a combo of instructional use & websites
Overcome disadvantages by letting Ss manipulate tech w/teacher guide.

[Mackenzie @BeachMusicTeach]

#techtoolsvb C3A1 Switched from discussing composers/instrument families to using interactive websites to explore all of music history!

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C1A3 The blended theory. Ss learn differently & this theory allows for wiggle room in how a project can be accomplished #techtoolsvb

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C1A2 Premise 2; Chatter isn't always a bad thing! Excitement over new technology breeds discussion & encourages creativity. #techtoolsvb