7/20/2018
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Melanie Harris
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In my choral classes, I implement a variety of technology tools to facilitate student learning, particularly with students with disabilities. I record myself singing all voice parts using garageband. I post these recordings in a digital classroom produced for my classes through "instructure". Some of my students need to hear foreign language pronunciation multiple times, so I record this as well. I support music theory lessons, by using the app: "Show Me" which is a digital white board. I originally designed this support for one student who needed differentiated instruction for a learning disability, but most of my classes now request it for test reviews. In order to infuse world music into my curriculum, I created a wiki, which is an online web environment where students travel virtually around the world in search of indigenous world music. The students create a travel log posting videos and pictures of the country and its music. Students can work in peer pairs if they need extra support. |
7/20/2018
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Melanie Harris
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During the 17-18 school year, I had a student that was autistic. He had a beautiful voice, was extremely intelligent, but he struggled to stay seated. He wanted to pace or walk in circles during chorus class. I created a secret code for him to let me know when he was losing focus. I imbedded opportunities for the class to stand, to walk to the rhythm of the music, or to stand in a circle with your voice part. If he was still struggling, i told him to take a walk down the hall and in one minute be back in his seat. He loved it. He would return with renewed focus, and a thumbs up from him let me know he was ready to go back to work. Vocal warm-ups included body movements. I shared this information with the 9th grade team who were struggling to find ways to help him focus. |
7/20/2018
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Melanie Harris
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I created an online formative assessment where all students would record themselves singing specific measures in a song that everyone was struggling to successfully accomplish. Students with learning disabilities needed extended time. I wanted to find a safe way for students to perform, and to receive personalized feedback from me.
edited by Melanie Harris on 8/5/2018 |