Amber Franke

Elementary Music Educator. Grad Student. Avalanche Hockey Enthusiast.

[Katie Argyle @MusicTechTchr]

Love this.

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Now that we're done with blog posts... #UFMUE

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Thinking about becoming a certified Google educator 🤔 #UFMUE

[Google for Education @GoogleForEdu]

This week we're celebrating our amazing #GoogleEdu educator communities. From certified educators, trainers, coaches, and innovators, to our global community of Google Educator Groups (GEGs), tune in all week to learn more and get connected. https://t.co/hIU5nKafgV

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

@MusicTechTchr I would love that! Count me in!

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Because we are talking about Google Slides this week, I HAVE to mention this free webinar from
@MusicTechTchr This webinar is seriously amazing - AND it's specifically for music teachers! #UFMUE
https://t.co/DGGXOFomDh

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Here's a Facebook group for music related Bitmoji and Digital classrooms - so many helpful resources! #UFMUE https://t.co/CZnp0C2Jj6

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Helpful Features for YouTube #UFMUE

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

💛 this visual for the SAMR Model #UFMUE

[formative @goformative]

Need a concrete example to explain #SAMR - check out this great visual using everyone's favorite, coffee, to map it out! #goformative

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Book ideas for National Hispanic Heritage Month #UFMUE

[David Row @MakeMomentsMatt]

What are some of your favorite books to use for Latinx Heritage Month? These are just a FEW of my favorites. I also need to finally put a few more in my cart (I’ve got a big list on Amazon of books I need to get for this special month). #latinxheritagemonth

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Workin' on that PLN! 💪 #UFMUE

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

A Personal Learning Network is the group of people that you connect with to learn from through their ideas, questions, backgrounds, and references.

10 Reasons Every Teacher Needs A Professional Learning Network - https://t.co/mlQkARqBcP

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Since we are talking about Performance this week.... Side Note: SMART Notebook is the main program I use while teaching my younger students-the infinite cloner is WONDERFUL! ♾ #UFMUE

[Katie Argyle @MusicTechTchr]

Given our world’s current situation, technology might be one of the most helpful tools in allowing students to continue performing!

This post will focus on “leveling” up lesson plans where student performance is your outcome.

>> https://t.co/4ZwOZ0yypM

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

For those of you using Zoom for your virtual lessons, here are some pointers from @MusicTechTchr #UFMUE

[Katie Argyle @MusicTechTchr]

When using Zoom to run music classes, there are a few settings you can adjust to enhance the experience for you and your students! :)

Here is a summary of the settings you should consider: https://t.co/WeiFAxUAAe

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Some great ideas from @MusicTechTchr on how to reach all levels of the SAMR model in your lessons 🎶🎼💻 #UFMUE

[Katie Argyle @MusicTechTchr]

"There are certain projects that you will find that lend themselves more naturally to technology inclusion. For us, that has definitely been true for the work we do with students based around composing and improvising."

Read all about it here >> https://t.co/3HuBwTMrMA

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Check out these fun facts about Incredibox! #UFMUE

[INCREDIBOX 🎶 @incredibox_]

Well done to the youtuber @artemiykopych for his research work on this video! 😅🔍 https://t.co/wcU55DvhO5

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

I used Padlet to create a tempo lesson for my students: https://t.co/oR90nOHmq7

#UFMUE

[Matt Miller 🗑️ @jmattmiller]

20 useful ways to use Padlet in class now

https://t.co/hLvp3oKS6o

#DitchBook

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Creating digital choice boards (tic-tac-toe boards) is a life-saver during remote learning - everything in one place AND student choice! #UFMUE

[TeachThought @TeachThought]

Like a chef needs to check a sauce for taste, teachers should check for understanding. These can be formal or informal, fast or slow, simple or complex.

60 Non-Threatening Formative Assessment Techniques https://t.co/eOAbZO44Ve

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

At my last school I responded to outbursts frequently. These tips are very helpful. I found actively summarizing helps students realize that I'm on their side, just not a fan of their behavior. #UFMUE

[edutopia @edutopia]

When a student acts out, try to avoid ultimatums, and provide choices instead. Letting your student know that some decisions are theirs can help calm them down.

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Excited to begin the school year as a grad student! 🎶#UFMUE

[Amber Franke @AmberFranke1]

Very excited to see this - hearing 25 ukuleles at once has got to be better than 25 recorders! #UFMUE

[Music K-8 Magazine @MusicK8Magazine]

We're excited to announce UKULELE KARATE, a highly motivational method to teach young players ukulele by Barb Philipak with music arranged by Paul Jennings - the team that brought you the wildly popular #RecorderKarate method. Read more https://t.co/25RTf8xSew #keepthemusicgoing