Pinellas 2015


Technology Resources for the
Elementary Music Classroom


Overview of Weekly Activities



PDF File - Click here
Keynote File - Click here


MONDAY


Quick and Easy Recording


Mac Laptop/Desktop: Audacity
sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/


Mac Laptop/Desktop: Audio Recorder
Here is a link for the free audio recorder. :-)
Crystal Berner
audio-recorder.en.softonic.com/mac


iPad: QuickVoice
itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickvoice-recorder/id284675296?mt=8

Cloud: Music First - Big Red Button
youtube.com/watch?v=7uc1bpssbnk


Hardware: Handheld Recorders
zoom.co.jp/products/h4n



Sol, La, Mi Songs

Download the songs in various formats:
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/slmsongs.pdf
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/slmsongs.sib
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/slmsongs.xml
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/slmsongs.mus

See "Good Morning Boys and Girls" on NoteFlight:
https://www.noteflight.com/scores/view/27370c1dd09863d5cc87e92132b6bf591d7c5d70



Recorder and Other Songs

Download the songs in various formats:
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/recordersongs.pdf
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/recordersongs.sib
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/recordersongs.xml
floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/recordersongs.mus



Curriculum

Class Activities:
floydrichmond.com/elementary/bretzious.pdf



SmartMusic

Download: smartmusic.com
Choral Curriculum: floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/smartmusic3.txt
Codes: floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/smartmusic2.pdf
Code Instructions: floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/smartmusic1.pdf
Demo runs full features for four days after activation.



MusicFirst

Demo: https://demo.musicfirstclassroom.com

NoteFlight: noteflight.com
Soundation: soundation.com
SightReadingFactory Demo: sightreadingfactory.com
PracticeFirst: musicfirst.com/practicefirst-demo
Codes for demo: 
https://demo.musicfirstclassroom.com
pcsbteacher, pcsbteacher
pcsbstudent1, pcsbstudent1 (through 20)
Demo runs full access for two weeks beginning June 15.



TUESDAY


Holiday Sing Along


From Crystal Brenner's dropbox.

https://www.dropbox.com/l/b5pUNd2mGW71m5m2Rjnhet



Other Web Apps



Singing Classroom
https://www.thesingingclassroom.com
https://www.thesingingclassroom.com/sample.html




iPad App Demo - Tuesday Afternoon



These are the top picks by Pinellas County Elementary Teachers - June 16, 2015.


LaunchPad
Drum Machine - Free
Use for K - steady beat on class entry,
Grade 5 have students compose beats
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/novation-launchpad/id584362474?mt=8

Educreations Interactive Whiteboard
Similar to Doceri and/or SmartBoard - Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/educreations-interactive-whiteboard/id478617061?mt=8

Carnival of the Animals
$3.99 - UPDATED LINK
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/saint-saens-carnival-animals/id475653515?mt=8

Four Seasons - Vivaldi
$3.99 - UPDATED LINK
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/les-4-saisons-dantoine/id539911949?mt=8

Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/young-persons-guide-to-orchestra/id665019589?mt=8

Blob Chorus Ear Training
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/blob-chorus-ear-training/id484567131?mt=8

Auto Rap
Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autorap-by-smule/id524299475?mt=8

Recorder Master by JoyTunes
Does pitch/dynamic recognition for recorder notes - Free
They also make Piano Master (link is for Piano Master, Record Master link not found).
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/piano-maestro-by-joytunes/id604699751?mt=8

Do Re Mi Zoo
Works well with boomwhackers - Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doremi-zoo-my-first-piano/id524709691?mt=8

DoReMi 1-2-3 Lite
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doremi-1-2-3-lite-music-for/id482100373?mt=8

MSO Learn
maps orchestra, conductor - Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mso-learn/id441422027?mt=8


My Note Game
name notes on the staff, many levels - Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-note-games/id470503027?mt=8

Anyone Can Make Music
Basic Music Notation Program - Free
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anyone-can-make-music/id914178721?mt=8

Mozart Dice Game
$.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mozarts-dice-game/id311413994?mt=8


VidRhythm
creates music videos with minimum input - $1.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vidrhythm/id457548851?mt=8

MadPad
create music from videos and their sound. - create loops, record - $2.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/madpad-hd-remix-your-life/id460309682?mt=8

kahoot.it
Like Plickers
A website for collecting student feedback - orchestra example demonstrated
Teachers use create.kahoot.it to create tests.
http://www.kahoot.it
http://create.kahoot.it

Magic  Piano by Schmule
Control rhythm/tempo of pieces such as Fur Elise
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magic-piano-by-smule/id421254504?mt=8

iSpeech
Type and the computer will speak
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ispeech-text-to-speech/id322329515?mt=8

Classical Music Lite
Info about the composer, quiz
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/classical-music-i-masters/id388835399?mt=8
Is this the correct link?

Synthesia
piano app, shows fingering and teaches melodies
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/synthesia/id579518445?mt=8

iMotion
Easily create photo-animations
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imotion/id421365625?mt=8

Staff Wars
Game for music fundamentals - $.99
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/staffwars/id810405576?mt=8

BrainPop, Jr.
Introduction to music fundamentals in a sequential video format
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brainpop-jr.-movie-of-the-week/id536371867?mt=8

Kids Jigsaw - Musical Puzzles
Assemble pictures of musical instruments from jigsaw pieces on screen.  Reinforcing collaborative activity.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kids-musical-jigsaw-puzzles/id667182239?mt=8

Note Works
free app is C to G
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/noteworks-free-music-theory/id577433139?mt=8

Rhythm Cat
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-cat-lite-hd-learn-to/id505012140?mt=8

Treble Cats
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/treble-cat-lite-learn-to-read/id846013030?mt=8

Jazz Cats
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jazz-cats-free/id524262810?mt=8

Keynote
$9.99
Shown: Keynote presentation with links to recorder ensembles on YouTube
Nice ensemble
One person plays 5 voices (nice reverb and rich recorder sound)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/keynote/id361285480?mt=8

How Music Affects Learning (Web Page)
http://elearninginfographics.com/wp-content/uploads/How-Music-Affects-Learning-Infographic.png

Benefits of Music Education (Web Page)
http://elearninginfographics.com/wp-content/uploads/Benefits-of-Music-Education-Infographic.jpg

Educational Music Technology (Web Page)
http://elearninginfographics.com/wp-content/uploads/Educational-Technology-in-Music-Education-Infographic.png

iRubric
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/irubric/id862299674?mt=8




SmartBoard Notebook

Smart Notebook Express
Online Notebook player
Open and play existing Notebook files without installing Notebook on your computer.

SmartExchange
Download Notebook templates for SmartBoard from their database of shared files.

Jeopardy - download the game

Connect Four - download the game

Classroom Feud - download the game

Dr. Jean's Songs - download the lyrics and songs (including 50 state song with map)



WEDNESDAY


pinellas1.key
Wednesday Morning

Playing iPad Instruments (in-class demo)
iPad GarageBand (in-class demo)
(Recording)
(Production)

Exploration
(iPad Apps)
(SmartMusic)
(MusicFirst)
(Smart Notebook)
(Other Web/Cloud Apps)



Wednesday Afternoon

Laptop Notation (Sibelius)
http://floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015/flashcards.mp4

Exploration
(iPad Apps)
(SmartMusic)
(MusicFirst)
(Smart Notebook)
(Other Web/Cloud Apps)
Exploration iPad Apps



THURSDAY


Thursday Morning

TI:ME
http://ti-me.org

iPad Notation
(Scorch)
(Notion*)

ProLevel Audio
(StudioOne*)
(ProTools 11 Demo - 30 Days)
(Logic)

*Anyone who creates an account at my.presonus.com receives a 30-day demo of Studio One Professional 3, and a demo version of Notion. For the Notion demo, it is fully function but saving or exporting audio is disabled.

GarageBand Songs
(
http://floydrichmond.com/alfred/gb/)
(The Book
)

Laptop iMovie Review
iPad iMovie Review

Exploration for Show And Tell

Thursday Afternoon
Show and Tell


Show and Tell



Kendall K
Fifty-nifty states with flags - Developed by Kendall
Patriotic Presentation - Developed by Kendall
Contact Kendall for more info.



Steven R
Little Kids Rock:  http://www.littlekidsrock.org
This is an “up-and-coming" movement that is having a tremendous impact on music education across the nation.  I fully expect there to be an increasing influence from this group in years to come.  

Quaver Music - https://www.quavermusic.com/Default.aspx
Quaver has a lot to offer. On their web site, they have free games that students can play.  It’s worth the time to explore!



Tammy Folstad
Plickers Web Site:  https://www.plickers.com
Download Plickers for iPad:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plickers/id701184049?mt=8
Plickers - lets you do quizzes and get immediate feedback from each member of the class.  That and Kahoot.it (demonstrated by Nadine) provide two great polling options for students.  Both permit formative assessment where the teacher may change the direction and focus of the class based on student performance and understanding, and summative assessment with a high degree of accountability for each student.  Plickers only requires one iPad for scanning student responses, but you do have to print and/or laminate numerous response cards.



Nadine J
Kahoot.it has many uses in the classroom, and your example of a quizz on Sing, Sing, Sing was excellent!  That, and Plickers (demonstrated by Tammy) provide two excellent polling options for students.  Kahoot it requires an iPad for each student, but you do not have to laminate and distribute laminated response cards.



Robin H
Jazzy Day:  $4.99 iPad App - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jazzy-day-music-education/id493451508?mt=8
A great animated storybook with listening examples explaining the elements of jazz.

Sinfini:  
A web site about classical music.
https://www.sinfinimusic.com/uk
Check out their many cartoon versions of famous operas.
https://www.sinfinimusic.com/uk/search?q=Opera+Strip&p=2



Eli R
Circle game greeting with Sibelius connection.  Contact Eli for more info.

Loopy - iPad App - $3.99 - Records loops and lets you build a composition with many different layers.
Download on the iTunes Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/loopy-hd/id467923185?mt=8
See Jimmy Kimmel and Billy Joel using Loopy to perform, The Lion Sleeps Tonight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU-eAzNp5Hw

Similar to Everyday Looper - iPad App -
Download on the iTunes Store - $5.99
Download on the iTunes Store:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/everyday-looper/id333298831?mt=8
Mario Demo with Everyday Looper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWmhk8sxMy0



Shannon G
Creative iMovie trailer (Corn Maze) was a lot of fun and shows some wonderful creativity.  Contact Shannon for more information.



Randy A
SmartBoard options - contact Randy for more info.

Quizlet - Great web site for creating quizzes, flashcards, and games for free.
https://quizlet.com



Carol C
Snakes and Ladders -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=331a07a5-2dd1-4ded-a665-dcedaada88d6
4/4 Shuffle -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=415e8b95-bb17-4fc7-94c4-4c97d30cd5e1
Carnival of the Animals -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=e943382e-15a4-4e3e-83b0-2dcd0bf05a48

Sing, Talk, Whisper, Yell -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=91c1014c-2fbe-4b41-bcb8-4d1f24b271f8
What Do You See/What Do You Hear -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=84e2c88a-3e53-46e8-b8f0-277e68543683
Fly Swatter Template -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=700751ab-9bbe-43c7-ab2d-25b74ae0bbe5
Rhythm Koosh Ball -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=f085f92c-95d0-408b-9085-39aa4a41d2ee

18 New Musical Activities -
http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=97b66bac-35ef-4499-aa71-8a9bb0cf8a6f

And more - contact Carol for more information



Joe S
Backup and restore your iPad:
A YouTube Video:  https://youtu.be/U3AitRBkDec


Backup and restore your computer using Time Machine
Apple Tutorial:  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250
Restore your entire system using Time Machine: https://support.apple.com/kb/PH18848?locale=en_US

Backup and restore your computer using CarbonCopy Cloner or alternatives to Time Machine:
The advantage of backing up with Carbon Copy Cloner is that your backup is immediately bootable on a new computer (usually), whereas time machine usually requires an afternoon for a restore.
Read this: 
http://features.en.softonic.com/3-alternatives-to-time-machine
Download CarbonCopy Cloner:  http://bombich.com/


Caroline S
iMovie Trailers
Creating an iMovie Trailer:  https://support.apple.com/kb/PH14711?locale=en_US



Mary J
Tips for using MusicFirst:
    Create one class per grade for easier use of the system
    Attach lessons to specific parts of the Focus on Sound.
See links at floydrichmond.com/pinellas2015 under MusicFirst.
Demo: https://demo.musicfirstclassroom.com
Codes for demo (use within 2 weeks): 



Mary Lou C
Sushi Monster - Math Software with Music - free iPad App.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sushi-monster/id512651258?mt=8
Rhythm Trainer - free iPad App.
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/rhythm-trainer-plus/id494119881?mt=8



Debbie F
Recording Class Raps with GarageBand - Contact Debbie for more info.
Online lesson planning made easy:  planbook.com



Kay M
Smart Notebook - How to attach sounds
Contact Kay for more information.



Amy F
Smart Notebook - How to attach sounds
NoteFunction - Developed by Amy
Reading Rhythm and Solfege - Developed by Amy
Contact Amy for more information.



Crystal B
Smart Notebook
First and Second Grade Notebooks - Developed by Crystal.
Contact Crystal for more information.



Jim S
Rhythm Cats - Perform and assess rhythms
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rhythm-cat-lite-hd-learn-to/id505012140?mt=8


Facebook Pages to Join

iPads in music education
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iPadsInMusicEducation/

iPads in the music classroom



Other iPad Apps to Consider
TinyScan (Take a photo and save and share a PDF - There is a free version and a $4.99 pro version.)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tinyscan-pdf-scanner-to-scan/id595563753?mt=8