PODCASTING IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM
This document provides a brief overview of what is involved in podcasting, what you need to do it, and some examples of how it can be incorporated into various aspects of the music and broader curriculum.
Cloud Computing for Music
Make your life easier, for no cost. So you want to cut down on the time you spend at your desk and more time working with your students. Cloud computing and Web 2.0 technology to the rescue. This document outlines a number of ways to build these practices into your Read more →
Create Your Own PD with Web Technologies
Being an effective teacher means keeping up with the best practices of the teaching profession. Embrace technology to create your own Professional Learning Network. This document covers a range of ways to build the network, and increase your professional links.
Web 2.0 in the Music Classroom Useful Links
This document contains an extensive set of links to websites which would be extremely useful to music teachers who are time poor, but interested in cutting to the chase finding suitable sites, articles and resources to support their use of Web 2.0 in the music classroom.
ENGAGING STUDENTS – Music Technology and differentiated programs
Informal learning, differentiated instruction, collaborative and cross-curriculum learning projects or development of general capabilities are all enhanced by savvy use of digital resources. But what about sequential developmental music education? Is this still a relevant goal? What does a curriculum continuum for a technology-rich music education look like? What is Read more →
FREE & EASY – WEB 2.0 FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS
The Internet is becoming an increasingly more interactive and dynamic place, exploding with intuitively easy-to-use, and free, programs for music teachers and their students. In addition to web-based applications ("apps") such as wikis and Google docs used by all educators, there are a host of online music programs to explore Read more →
Make your Own Website in 90 minutes
This document outlines the process of creating a website using Worpress. It covers many aspects including examples of Australian music websites done in WordPress, aspects of the site including blogs, posts, managing the dashboard and saving, as well as listing very useful support links.
QR Codes in Music Education
This document is a comprehensive guide to the many creative uses of QR codes in music education. It covers what they are, how to create them and read them, and how to link to the desired objects you wish your students to have instant access to. It is a step Read more →
MUSICAL FUTURES
This document outlines the philosophy and key teaching elements of Musical Futures, which is a new way of thinking about music making in schools. It supports active, contemporary music making, drawing on the existing passions young people have for music and reflecting and building upon these in the classroom. It is Read more →
DIGITAL CURATION
This short document discusses the meaning and purpose of digital curation in the context of the creation of the Australian Jazz Real Book. It contains references to assist teachers in the consideration of digital curation in their classrooms and with their students.
