What's included: -Video recording of 2018 IMES presentation -Powerpoint used during presentation
Put That Device to Use - Using Telecommunications to Your Classroom
Abstract: Technology has allowed our world to communicate in a global capacity. We are able to be in different states and countries in one day without ever leaving a singular location. Learn how to give your students the opportunity to meet musicians, composers, take lessons, record their progress, and communicate with other students their age in your own classroom. Imagine the global footprint and experiences your students can have with the touch of a button.
Outline:
- Introduction
Introduce myself, background, and experience
Describe what telecommunications is and means
- List of telecommunications providers (Skype, Google Hangouts, Zoom)
- These are all FREE
Global capabilities
Breaking the Stigma
- Many have negative connotations or ideas that learning or communicating in this manner is not effective.....this simply isn't the case
- Screen sharing, document sharing, recording capabilities
This is the world of your students, stop fighting it and put those cell phones to good use
Okay, I'll bite, Now what can I do with these telecommunications programs
- Invite speakers
- Invite musicians and composers
- Music Lessons - Imagine if all of you students could have access to private lessons
- Sectionals - Learning time can be more constructive
- Students record and send you their recordings - they can track their own progress - practice journals
- Can still use Google programs
- Work with other schools - create a partnership
Virtual concerts
Life can be easy and fun
- Since speakers, musicians, and composers won't have to travel to you, cost is down, they can present from anywhere they are without having to interfere with their schedules
- Insurance costs of having extra bodies in the building are now obsolete, your admin will love that
- Your students will be more engaged because it's something they enjoy and understand
- Parents can see progress firsthand instead of always having to ask you to tell them how their students are doing Not being able to get a ride, bad weather, or scheduling conflicts are a thing of the past
Audience - General Educator Knowledge