My "Five Finds" - Week 1
Find #1
I started my Twitter journey by searching for music education technology resources and came across this blog and podcast from @robbyburns exploring music, education, technology, and the intersections between them.
Find #2
“Students who are exposed to innovative and fun ways to create music - using tools like @Soundtrap - find something in themselves they didn't even existed.”
This couldn’t be more true! My students and I had the privilege of working with innovative music educator and composer Benjamin Taylor this semester. Dr. Taylor introduced us to engaging composition games and techniques, getting our students hooked on composing and creating. I began to see a new side of my students! Therefore, I search Twitter for more helpful information and resources.
Find #3
Do music educators receive the same quality of technology professional development as educators in other disciplines? I looked online for more information and came across this Journal of Research in Music Education study released in 2018.
Find #4
In the past I would shy away from building my PLN. Therefore, I decided to tackle that head-on. I searched for leaders in music and technology education and started following them on Twitter. I can't wait to see what ideas, tools, and research they have to share. This information will be very beneficial to me!
Find #5
I am still looking to curate more helpful music and technology education resources. Therefore, I continued my Twitter search for more helpful groups to follow and came across TI:ME, a technology in music education non-profit organization that promotes progressive music education and helps teachers apply technology to improve music learning! Their website has helpful information and resources as well! https://ti-me.org/who-we-are/
Summary
In Week 1, I discovered several helpful music education technology tools, people, and groups. After taking TCH401, I am still looking to curate more resources and continue to develop my PLN. This was my focus for Week 1 - Challenge 1. I look forward to continuing to explore the wealth of resources available on Twitter.
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