@AplinTeacher A5: There is a fantastic middle school band director group on Facebook. Lots of sharing of ideas and materials. Also @BDtalkshop#D5AuthTech#DitchBook
A4: The goal with my FIVE band class is to make each student a stronger player individually so that they can be a productive member of the ensemble when they return. Smartmusic can and does help with this goal.
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Q4:
Chapter 12 “Choose Task Over Tool”
p68 “The bottom line is that pedagogy must drive technology.”
“Good teaching trumps good tools.”
What learning goals do you have that technology can help?
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@AplinTeacher A2: Focus on relationship building and collaboration with my band students. Also, giving my FIVE students time to talk to each other about anything, not necessarily band related.
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I am trying Flipgrid with my band students as a way for them to be able to get help as needed. This will be a much easier way to communicate their questions as a performance based class. #Connectin5
I have assigned and recorded portions of Star Wars music for my 8th grade band to work on over this time away from school. Our goal is to be able to perform it at our Spring Concert in May. #Connectin5