Web 2.0 Tools

Here are the Web 2.0 Tools that I looked into.
1. PlayPostIt.com
2. Prezi.com
3. Animoto.com
4. Blendspace.com
5. Smore.com


PlayPostIt.com



 I was unsure how to embed this or to even get the link to the video, but I found a wonderful lesson on the TED Talks by Eric Whitacre.  He is an amazing composer and has done incredible things with technology.  I have showed my students his videos before and had class discussions on them but this activity helps them go above and beyond to really understand this video and what it took to make it.

It is the first link under Music lessons.  I was unable to find any resources on this website and it's use in the classroom.


Prezi.com


I absolutely LOVE Prezi! I usually do a PowerPoint slideshow with announcements at the beginning of class.  This is something fresh and new that will grab their attention better.  This would also be a great formative or summative assessment for students to demonstrate knowledge in a creative way.  Prezi allows you to embed videos, pictures, etc. into your slides.  There are many, many settings and different tools to play with so students are able to be as creative as they can be.

First Post

Hello world! This is my first blog entry.  I have not had a blog since high school.  I would like to believe that I have matured a little since then. Ha ha.

I am in my 5th year of teaching and can see some uses for blogs in my classroom.  I can see using this in my A.P. Music Theory class to document our large projects.  Their next large upcoming project is to create their own instrument.  To have them upload and detail their plans for their instrument would be a great lesson!  Another use is having students reflect on pieces we are playing in class; the backgrounds of the composers, backgrounds of the pieces, etc.

That's all for now! Until next time!
~Kim