Technology for the Music Teacher

Anne Tinklenberg-Peters

Why Technology?Principals are looking to see how we integrate

technology in to our classIt can make things easier for you It can make your class run more smoothly

(procedures, objectives, charts)It can add fun and interest to your lessonsMore information to support learning.

HardwareYour computer and dongleA ProjectorIf you want louder sound, a speaker for play back.

Some rooms have a ceiling projector-you need an audio cable connecting your computer to the wall panel. Or you can connect to an amp, stereo, or computer speakers via cable or bluetooth

If a document camera is available, you can use it to show pages in your book, theory handouts, etc.

Other- Camera, iPad, iPad dongle

Examples

Synergy/GenesisAccess to your student informationLanguage, email, address, phone numbers,

siblings, etcAttendance informationEnrollment/transfer informationGrade book- progress reportsChange order of names to match your record bookUse categories to help final gradessynergy

Garageband Don’t be scared of Garage band!You can record yourself (accompaniment,

examples)You can record your group live (analysis)You can use Midi input or live recordingYou can create your own accompaniment tracks

for your students to play along with and have adjustable tempos and instrumentation.

iTunes Create playlists to use on an iPodImport your own CDs for your class to hearBuy tracks off iTunes store (examples for your

class to hear)Burn copies of Audio CDs for students or teachersCreate practice CD for subs(May need to hook your computer up to speaker

for playback)

SmartboardHas the ability to create different screens like fingering

charts, musical reading charts, objective, etcCan be used with a projector ( you don’t need to have an

actual smartboard) Import pictures to demonstrate positions (you can use a

smartphone, digital camera, or even your computer’s photo booth app to take pictures)

You can link sounds to your screen and play back tracks without changing screens/applications.

If you don’t want to use Smartboard, you could use PowerPoint or Word to show your procedures, objectives, etc

Smartboard sharing

Finale NotepadOn our computersAllows teachers to input simple parts Create worksheetsDoes not transpose, not full Finale

Class DojoAvailable on the web and as an appUsed for classroom management/behaviorFamilies can access it online to track behaviorCan save student reports as PDFs and can be

printedclass dojo website

Using the InternetLook up information on Music History, Composers,

Countries, anything that will enrich your lesson and teaching

Show a video to help you teach evaluation standard.

YouTube- login= tempYT password= YT@td3!Wireless connection- TD_3 password is

TempeschoolSBlendspace

Teacher WebsiteDistrict training over the summerWeeblyCommunicate with familiesPost forms, informationPost pictures, slideshowsPeter's Webpage

Music Apps

AppsMusic Apps- Fingering Charts, Rhythm, Piano, Guitar, etcPopplet- Create Bubble MapsEducreations and show me , Create video/slide shows

to use in your class and on your website iPad- Can link to your Computer via Air Server, Can use

for MS attendanceApps- tuners, metronomes, guitar, smartfind, first class,

evernote, translation, timer, slide shark, Kyocera Print, 2screens-whiteboard (via dongle)

http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/02/30-ipad-apps-for-music-teachers.html

Forms/Organization, etcGrabMail mergeGetting images off the internet (control-click)

In closing….Baby steps- you don’t have to do everything all at

once. If one of these ideas sounds interesting or useful,

give it a try!It should enhance your teaching, not get in your way.Ask your computer lab tech for help acquiring

projectors, etc. It doesn’t hurt to ask, you might get lucky!

If you ever have questions, you can ask for my help.