Don't Dismiss the Tech!
Since COVID, music teachers have utilized a variety of technologies in their classrooms. Sometimes the technology works great, and sometimes it’s a disaster, leading the music teacher to drop the technology altogether. There are always ways that technology can be used in every music classroom to make teaching more efficient, effective, and engaging for students and educators. This session will help music educators understand some ways in which technology can help streamline and organize their teaching and complement lessons to maximize student learning in any music classroom, from elementary general music through high school ensembles.
Session Objectives:
How to determine if using a technology will benefit or detract from student learning
The importance of recognizing teaching versus learning tools (yes, there’s a difference!)
How to organize lessons and plan easily using Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets
How to complement classroom teaching and provide opportunities for enrichment and intervention
How to save time and frustration by utilizing your LMS to its fullest potential
