Through out my schooling I have not really used technology very often. I went to middle school in Hooksett where we had the typical computer lab that was used during a class time. In the computer lab we went over typing skills and a few different programs such as word, excel, powerpoint, and garageband. When I was in the regular classroom we did not use technology to enhance the learning process. When I moved on to high school my technology accessibility got worse. In my high school most of the classrooms did not have a working computer. In the classroom almost all of the teachers did not use technology to improve their lessons.
When I am a Music Educator I would like to incorporate as much technology as possible in to my classroom environment. I think that combining technology in to a music classroom is something that should happen more often. There are many creative ways to achieve this. By just using simple programs the students can receive great feedback and skills. Using recording devices can make a huge difference in the way a students practices their music. I would absolutely love to explore different music education technology tools.
One of my favorite music related projects I did in high school that concerned technology took place in my gen-ed song writing class. In that class, we teamed up with a marketing class to make jingles for fake business that the students were making. During the project, we had to meet with the "store proprietors" and get a feel for what they wanted as well as a good way to musically describe their product. Then, our class did voice overs and commercials for them using the pre-loaded tools in garageband. If you ever find yourself teaching a general education class, this might be a fun activity to do.
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