If you are a classroom teacher I understand how teaching music can be very daunting but I can tell you that I was in your shoes 10 years ago. Without having any university training in teaching music I just happened to be the closest there could be to a Classroom Music Teacher in my rural … Continue reading Teaching Music Made Easy for the Classroom Teacher
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A great read if you are implementing the use of iPad’s in your classroom
I've just read this article on my favourite website Edudemic (it's now set as my homepage!). http://www.edudemic.com/teachers-ipad-guide/ the part I love the most about in this article is where it talks about the use of technology and the shift we as teachers need to grasp in moving from enhancement to transformation in our teaching. This … Continue reading A great read if you are implementing the use of iPad’s in your classroom
Another great Article on BYOD in the classroom
Here is another great read. http://www.edudemic.com/how-to-byod-classroom/ The article talks about: Set realistic expectations and outcomes in regards to why you are using the device. Planning thoroughly to avoid dead time in the classroom in an era where the students can most of the time know more than us with this new technology and always have … Continue reading Another great Article on BYOD in the classroom
Planning IB PYP in the Specialist / Single Subject Classroom
With no prior experience with teaching in an IB PYP school, starting out last year in my new school as the Classroom Music Teacher was quite a daunting experience. I was truly blessed though to have great support in my Principal and other staff members who encouraged me to teach my music program from my … Continue reading Planning IB PYP in the Specialist / Single Subject Classroom
Classroom Organisation
In the 6 years I have been teaching Classroom Music I have tried to find the most efficient way to organise my classroom I would like to share how I have set up my classroom this year, hopefully it will help you and I would love to hear how other people set their classrooms up. … Continue reading Classroom Organisation
Welcome
Welcome! I am a primary classroom music teacher, teaching levels Reception through Year 7. I have been teaching since 2003. My first 3 years I taught in the UP classroom and since 2006 I have also been a specialist Classroom Music teacher. This is my 2nd year teaching in an International Baccalaureate School and am … Continue reading Welcome
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