Technology favorites within large music groups

Being able to integrate technology into the music classroom poses unique issues that the traditional classroom teacher does not contend with. Issues such as large class sizes can play a major role in what programs can be most effective, especially in the large group setting. I am posing the quesition as to what software or hardware plays a large part in your daily music instruction?

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Permalink Reply by Camden Mullis on January 20, 2009 at 8:10am

I have found that the use of powerpoints in providing a lesson plan/plan of action for my students is a fantastic way to create order and structure in an environment that can easily become chaotic! My students are trained to look at the screen in order to find their instructions for the day, and class is able to run more smoothly.

Permalink Reply by Kathleen Heenan Swayze on January 20, 2009 at 8:13am

I love to use Finale Notepad, but I have started using youtube videos to allow students to hear and see performances of the music they are learning. Also, the kids helped me choose new music from my favorite sheet music retailer when we were able to look at score .pdf files and listen to MP3 files. The kids LOVED that!

Permalink Reply by Tom Landrum on January 20, 2009 at 9:16am

You have a great thing going in the ZMS band program with your use of the big screen, Charms, and power point lesson plans.

Permalink Reply by Connie Christy on January 21, 2009 at 3:39am

This year, I've begun using Music Ace with my K-5 classes, especially focusing on grades K, 1 & 2. Using the laptop & projector, the students shout out answers during what should be an individual drill identifying lines & spaces. After practicing for a while, moving through the Music Ace lessons, we separate into 2 teams to play the games at the end of the unit. Each team plays by identifying notes in a 'spelling bee' fashion. The team's score is written on the board and then the other team plays for their score. We'll play several rounds, the highest score winning. A lesson that used to be so time-consuming is now rapid, effective and fun. All my K-1 know their lines & spaces' note names, as well as my inclusion kids.
I also have an Interwrite Pad which has been useful with the older classes in writing music compositions. There are grand staffs available in the gallery and students practice note and rhythm writing on the pad which shows up on the board for the rest of us to 'critique.' The kids really enjoy passing it around the room and taking turns.

Permalink Reply by Deborah Sullivan on November 23, 2010 at 3:20pm

Great idea! Do you have the latest version of Music Ace? I have an older one and wonder if the upgrade is good.....

Permalink Reply by Brad Steigerwalt on May 19, 2010 at 7:34pm

In chorus, I will often put a "Daily SightReading" on the projector with Finale. When the students have attempted singing it with Solfegio, I can then have the computer play it back to check their work. The best part is actually playing the example WITHOUT the sound on. The students can very easily follow the green line that shows the current position and stay together.

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