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Conscious of the fact that students gain information, experiences, and skills
through multiple intelligences and different learning styles, technology
is an essential component in my teaching. I utilize both software
and hardware in all aspects of the planning, preparation and deliverance
of lessons and activities. Through technology, I am able to connect
students to music through their aural, visual, kinesthetic, spatial,
logical/mathematical, linguistic, and personal ways of knowing.
I use word processing, spreadsheets and the internet throughout
the curriculum and planning process. There are visual aides and
presentations prepared by various software programs. During lesson
activities and discussions, I play CD's, DVD's, and videos. Digital
video and still cameras capture students in action within classroom
and performance settings. Composition programs, such as sequencing
and music notation software, aid in the development of musical works
and soundtracks. Electronic keyboards with MIDI (Musical Instrument
Digital Interface) capabilities assist in the composition and performance
process. Editing programs polish off final products that promote
student engagement and participation.
SOFTWARE
PROGRAMS UTILIZED IN THE CLASSROOM
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| Microsoft
Word, AppleWorks 6 |
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Curriculum
Planning, Unit Plans, Lesson Plans, Handouts, Activities, Flyers,
Visuals, Lyric Sheets, Program Scripts, Student Music Folders,
Rubrics, Grading Sheets, Class Grids, Lists, Report Summaries,
Labels, Memos, Reports |
| Microsoft
Office Excel |
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Inventory,
Various Forms, Lists, Expense Reports |
| Sierra
Home Print Artist, Broderbund Print Shop Deluxe, Broderbund
PrintMaster Gold |
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Posters,
Tags, Labels, Invitations |
| Apple
Mail, Address Book |
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Online
Correspondance |
| Apple
iCalendar |
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Calendar
Scheduling, Planning |
| Microsoft
Internet Explorer, Apple Safari |
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Research,
Lesson Planning, Internet Teacher and Student Resources |
| Dogpile,
Google, Sherlock |
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Online
Search Engines |
| Microsoft
Office PowerPoint, Apple iLife: iPhoto, iMovie, QuickTime Player,
iDVD |
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Presentations,
Slide Shows, Lesson Activities, Archiving, Burning DVD's |
| Macromedia
Dreamweaver MX |
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Web
Site Building, Electronic Portfolio Building |
| Macromedia
Fireworks MX, Adobe Photoshop |
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Graphic
Manipulation, Scanning |
| Apple
iTunes |
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MP4
Player and Storage, Music Appreciation, Lesson Activities, Burning
CD's |
| Apple
GarageBand, PG Music Band-In-A-Box |
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Music
Composition, Accompaniment, Soundtracks, Lesson Activities |
| Mark
of the Unicorn Digital Performer |
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Music
Sequencing, Composition, Recording, Soundtracks |
| BIAS
Peak, BIAS Sound Studio |
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Audio
Manipulation, Music Recording |
| Sibelius
2, Coda Music Finale |
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Music Notation, Sheet Music, Student
Music Folders |
| Adobe
Acrobat, Audio Recorder, Yellow Mug Software SnapNDrag, Inspiration,
Macromedia CourseBuilder, Blackboard Learning System |
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Other software utilized |
SAMPLES of ASSIGNMENTS And PROJECTS
UTILIZING VARIOUS SOFTWARE PROGRAMS |
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