Creative Uses for Music in the Classroom - Making Curriculum Pop2024-03-29T00:54:00Zhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topics/creative-uses-for-music-in-the?commentId=2665237%3AComment%3A9997&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for the memories! Musi…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-06-20:2665237:Comment:119782009-06-20T15:52:28.793ZBecky McCrawhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/BeckyMcCraw
Thanks for the memories! Music has such power- to make us think, to make us feel and to change who we are and what we know. As I heard the first few notes of this tune I had to break into song. This makes me think of many applications for music in my own literacy coaching life. I have used music a lot (with the teachers in my study group) to help build community and understand each other better, but I may need to help teacher see a more direct application for its use in the classroom. I am not…
Thanks for the memories! Music has such power- to make us think, to make us feel and to change who we are and what we know. As I heard the first few notes of this tune I had to break into song. This makes me think of many applications for music in my own literacy coaching life. I have used music a lot (with the teachers in my study group) to help build community and understand each other better, but I may need to help teacher see a more direct application for its use in the classroom. I am not hearning them make a joyful noise each day. At least not beyond kindergarten. Maybe they think of music as something that only happens for 40 minutes, one day a week, when kids go to music for special area instruction. Music is such a part of who I am that I can't imagine teaching without it being an integral part of my day. John, you should post this in…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-06-06:2665237:Comment:100002009-06-06T03:39:11.216ZRyan Goblehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/RyanGoble
John, you should post this in the pop music group with more info...<br />
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RRG:)
John, you should post this in the pop music group with more info...<br />
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RRG:) My students really enjoyed th…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-06-06:2665237:Comment:99972009-06-06T01:05:42.095ZJohnathan Chasehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JohnathanChase
My students really enjoyed this song-based multimedia assignment...<br />
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<a href="http://www.edmestoncentralschool.net/uploads/jchase/musicvideotoo.htm">2009 Student Media Projects</a><br />
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John
My students really enjoyed this song-based multimedia assignment...<br />
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<a href="http://www.edmestoncentralschool.net/uploads/jchase/musicvideotoo.htm">2009 Student Media Projects</a><br />
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John Jennifer,
I agree that there…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-06-05:2665237:Comment:99852009-06-05T19:22:47.882ZRavenhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/Raven
Jennifer,<br />
I agree that there are many other vessels for communicating understanding, comprehension, and fun beyond the written text. Beginning three years ago I started making poetry writing a component of every unit, giving students the freedom to write creatively reflecting on what they had learned from the topic. We began by making simple audio recordings of these poems and playing them for the class as a whole. What was amazing was the release from the constrictions of reading alone, or…
Jennifer,<br />
I agree that there are many other vessels for communicating understanding, comprehension, and fun beyond the written text. Beginning three years ago I started making poetry writing a component of every unit, giving students the freedom to write creatively reflecting on what they had learned from the topic. We began by making simple audio recordings of these poems and playing them for the class as a whole. What was amazing was the release from the constrictions of reading alone, or writing essay responses in a dry way, students' poems showed a spirited and heartful relationship with the content. It was interesting how when one student began putting his poetry on an ipod, other students followed suit, and you see groups of students reading each others' Ipods. Other students' responses to these poems were often more insightful than to the original documents and texts. Simultaneously, putting illustrations to what someone has learned, by asking students to draw responses to texts, or using a template drawing that they could fill in, also showed so much more than their expository essays and short responses. With new media students can create their own dynamic slideshows (animoto), graphic organizers (spinscape), sound recordings and songs (reason), that can bring life to a unit. What one set of students does now can then be used the following year as motivating material and a new text for topics. Schoolhouse Rock can now be made by the hands of the beholder, and students can contribute to the content of lessons for new classes! Hi Virginia - yes I agree, th…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-05:2665237:Comment:73392009-05-05T17:17:05.827ZJennifer Leehttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JenniferLee
Hi Virginia - yes I agree, the playlist idea could span a wide range of musical genres. This is usually most effective in Music classes themselves as they are more prone to study music throughout the ages. But it would be interesting to see what students would choose to set moods, visuals, etc. with music completely void of lyrics. Hearing their reasoning behind why this orchestral or chamber piece strikes a certain mood in them would be amazing. To flip this idea around, perhaps they can find…
Hi Virginia - yes I agree, the playlist idea could span a wide range of musical genres. This is usually most effective in Music classes themselves as they are more prone to study music throughout the ages. But it would be interesting to see what students would choose to set moods, visuals, etc. with music completely void of lyrics. Hearing their reasoning behind why this orchestral or chamber piece strikes a certain mood in them would be amazing. To flip this idea around, perhaps they can find commercials that use baroque, classical or romantic music and tell us what they believe the advertisers were hoping to evoke in consumers by using this music. There are plenty of these types of commercial out there and it would be interesting to create a lesson plan of music and the effects it has on a consumer in this society. With regard to picking the pl…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-04:2665237:Comment:71532009-05-04T02:23:21.557ZVirginia Pourakishttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VirginiaPourakis
With regard to picking the playlists for the characters, beyond picking "contemporary" (current) songs, as a music teacher you could use this as a springboard to explore what could/would have "actually" been on those characters' playlists (i.e. music of the time and place). From here there's the possibility of comparing the effects of using each, or at least how it affects the modern listener. Of course sheer unfamiliarity with the music of the past will play a role in how it is received.
With regard to picking the playlists for the characters, beyond picking "contemporary" (current) songs, as a music teacher you could use this as a springboard to explore what could/would have "actually" been on those characters' playlists (i.e. music of the time and place). From here there's the possibility of comparing the effects of using each, or at least how it affects the modern listener. Of course sheer unfamiliarity with the music of the past will play a role in how it is received. Hey Jennifer, I want to be in…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-03:2665237:Comment:70402009-05-03T04:55:36.595ZJulia Kimhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JuliaKim
Hey Jennifer, I want to be in your class making a Odysseus' music playlist. That sounds so fun! It would actually convince me to read the book to understand him better so I can create a playlist that really matches him.
Hey Jennifer, I want to be in your class making a Odysseus' music playlist. That sounds so fun! It would actually convince me to read the book to understand him better so I can create a playlist that really matches him. Hi Jennifer-
Great post! I a…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-05-01:2665237:Comment:69652009-05-01T20:01:08.840ZWynne Calcutthttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/WynneCalcutt
Hi Jennifer-<br />
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Great post! I am trying to make an reading autobiography right now and it is a great way to reflect on my reading journey as I have grown up. I think it would be an interesting activity to try in a classroom. I plan to work in an elementary setting and I think your ideas about incorporating music into the classroom could really translate into that age as well. I loved the idea of creating their own soundtracks. In a elementary setting students could try with a picture book and…
Hi Jennifer-<br />
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Great post! I am trying to make an reading autobiography right now and it is a great way to reflect on my reading journey as I have grown up. I think it would be an interesting activity to try in a classroom. I plan to work in an elementary setting and I think your ideas about incorporating music into the classroom could really translate into that age as well. I loved the idea of creating their own soundtracks. In a elementary setting students could try with a picture book and maybe even compose their own music to match the moods, tones, setting of the story. Thank you for the resources and your ideas are inspiring! When I am a teacher, I want to make sure I incorporate music consistently and in meaningful ways in the classroom-- it can support so many different things!<br />
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Wynne Hi Jennifer,
I enjoyed your…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-25:2665237:Comment:63082009-04-25T22:33:35.324ZAlex Joneshttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/AlexJones
Hi Jennifer,<br />
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I enjoyed your post and I as well enjoyed William Kist’s presentation. Furthermore I enjoyed his enthusiasm and drive for incorporating technology for learning. I focus on Technology and curriculum and can tell you that the main technology within in K-12 that is spoken about today is the Smart boards. One needs to realize that purchasing such an expensive piece of equipment is just one part. Maintaining, and training to use it goes with the package as well. Well that is my 2…
Hi Jennifer,<br />
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I enjoyed your post and I as well enjoyed William Kist’s presentation. Furthermore I enjoyed his enthusiasm and drive for incorporating technology for learning. I focus on Technology and curriculum and can tell you that the main technology within in K-12 that is spoken about today is the Smart boards. One needs to realize that purchasing such an expensive piece of equipment is just one part. Maintaining, and training to use it goes with the package as well. Well that is my 2 cents. Hope you enjoyed this post. Great job again. Hi Jennifer,
As a future ELA…tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2009-04-24:2665237:Comment:62052009-04-24T22:21:41.944ZJenniferhttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/JenSpence
Hi Jennifer,<br />
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As a future ELA teacher, I love your idea of having students create a playlist for Odysseus' journey. I think they would love that--and it would be a great way for music and ELA to crossover. I also loved the "We Didn't Start the Fire" video clip on the site you mentioned. When I listen to music, I not only feel mood, I see images. That would be a great activity for kids--put images to music and vice versa.<br />
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Jen
Hi Jennifer,<br />
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As a future ELA teacher, I love your idea of having students create a playlist for Odysseus' journey. I think they would love that--and it would be a great way for music and ELA to crossover. I also loved the "We Didn't Start the Fire" video clip on the site you mentioned. When I listen to music, I not only feel mood, I see images. That would be a great activity for kids--put images to music and vice versa.<br />
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Jen