by Bonnie | Jun 25, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Online Resources for the Music Class, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, Technology, Technology, Tips and Tricks, What to record |
Sometimes a simple recording can make your life easier. Sometimes a simple recording can make your lesson run smoother. Sometimes a recording can help you keep your voice healthy so that you can teach another day. I find that taking the time to record the following...
by Bonnie | Jun 21, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Reflections and Caveats, Technology, Technology, Tips and Tricks, What to record
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, having an app that makes it easy to record on a device that is easy to use and easy to carry means that I am more mindful and therefore have found myself recording MUCH more often than I used to. Here are my favorite things...
by Bonnie | Jun 18, 2013 | Classroom Organization, digital portfolio, Music Classroom Resources, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, Technology, What to record |
I’ve noticed that more and more teachers, both music and general education teachers are recording their students. It’s easy to do. Both voice recording apps and hand held digital recorders have become so common place that it’s almost as popular as...
by Bonnie | Jun 10, 2013 | music teacher encouragement, Next Year, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, singing with children, Vocal Health |
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Now that it’s summer Don’t forget to invest in your voice by allowing yourself the time you need for restorative vocal rest. Enjoy some silence. If you have to talk, try to save most of your talking in quiet places away from...
by Bonnie | May 31, 2013 | Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats
I am feeling blessed today. I got to have WONDERFUL and meaningful conversation! Today I got to help my 5th graders celebration their promotion into 6th grade. It was a lovely ceremony and one of the best since I’ve been at this school. The day was a little...
by Bonnie | May 10, 2013 | Music Classroom Resources, Musical Instruments, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats
Have you ever had those moments in teaching when a comment or action from a student will send your lesson into an entirely new direction? One of those moments when you realize that you almost missed the forest for the trees, but on a whim you followed an impulse and...