#elmused Archive

A weekly elementary music Twitter chat.
Tuesday December 13, 2016
9:00 PM EST
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/plans for Winter Break! (It’s almost heeeeere!!)
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:01 PM EST
    Hi all! Molly from Arlington, VA- prek-5th gen music. I am staying in town, but excited to spend time with family and RELAX! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:02 PM EST
    Our chat will follow a simple Question & Answer format. I’ll tweet Q1 and you’ll answer with A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!
  • Tuffnellmusic Dec 13 @ 9:02 PM EST
    SaraBeth in Texas K-5 general music,hanging out with family for break. I will be in and out tonight I'm also driving carpool #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Background info: I just completed my first yr of Flipped recorder. Ss do both at home & in class flip- though I encourage at home #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:03 PM EST
    Hi SaraBeth! Wow- multitasking at it’s best! #elmused
    In reply to @Tuffnellmusic
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:03 PM EST
    welcome! #elmused
    In reply to @Tuffnellmusic
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:04 PM EST
    More bkgrnd: Ss earn badges for songs completed correctly. For every 3 badges earned, Ss get a small prize (sticker, silly band) #elmused
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Natalie from Andover, MN. I have K-5 music and 3-5 choir. Traveling 1-2 hrs for family celebrations. #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Q1 is coming up! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:05 PM EST
    I use Google Classroom to flip my classroom- though I’ve seen it done on websites &on different LMS platforms. My Ss have 1:1 iPads #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:05 PM EST
    Hi Natalie! Hope your travels go smoothly! #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:06 PM EST
    Q1: What does your Recorder curriculum currently look like? #elmused (There will be a chat later this year to discuss Recorder tools) try 2
  • MsDsMusicRoom Dec 13 @ 9:07 PM EST
    K-6 and choir Long Island NY - my first chat! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:07 PM EST
    Hi!! Glad to have you with us! #elmused
    In reply to @MsDsMusicRoom
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:07 PM EST
    A1: I use selections from "Recorder Karate" where students see the music on the Promethean Board as well as men modeling technique #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:08 PM EST
    I just create them in @canva Here is an example #elmused
    In reply to @molliany, @canva
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:08 PM EST
    Yay- you can see them now?? #elmused
    In reply to @carlellinwoodjr
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Background info: I just completed my first yr of Flipped recorder. Ss do both at home & in class flip- though I encourage at home #elmused 2
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    More bkgrnd: Ss earn badges for songs completed correctly. For every 3 badges earned, Ss get a small prize (sticker, silly band) #elmused 2
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    I use Google Classroom to flip my classroom-though I’ve seen it done on websites &on different LMS platforms. My Ss have 1:1 iPads #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:09 PM EST
    Can you tweet that out for everyone else? I’m sorry…I don’t know why this keeps happening #elmused
    In reply to @carlellinwoodjr
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:10 PM EST
    A1: I use Recorder Karate. Plan to offer choices for each level this year, but we'll see...will be on maternity leave late Feb. #elmused
  • MsDsMusicRoom Dec 13 @ 9:11 PM EST
    A1: Modified Recorder Karate - using rainbow looms first time this year as 'belts' #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Q2 is coming up! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:12 PM EST
    A1: I use Recorder Express and a badge system. I flip my classroom in class and at home #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:12 PM EST
    Just a little piece of paper. Ss keep them in a bag stapled to their recorder folder. #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Q2: What Learning Management System does your school use? Blackboard? GAFE? (If none, can you post to a website?) #elmused
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
    #elmused
    • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:07 PM EST
      A1: I use selections from "Recorder Karate" where students see the music on the Promethean Board as well as men modeling technique #elmused
  • audreymelugin Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
    Audrey, Lake Dallas, TX, music K-5. Road tripping to west TX area, maybe Big Bend! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Hi Audrey! Nice to see you here! #elmused
    In reply to @audreymelugin
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:14 PM EST
    Having trouble viewing the #elmused chat? Check out @mspatricianhfb 'a homepage.
    In reply to @mspatricianhfb
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:14 PM EST
    A2: I use Google Apps- Google Classroom on a daily basis in grades 3-5 and working it into 2nd towards the end of the year #elmused
  • MsDsMusicRoom Dec 13 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2: smart notebook/board I interface with https://t.co/Dq8bPUk8kG and have all songs synched with music #elmused
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:15 PM EST
    A2:I use Moodle at my school. I also post updates and resources on my music website. #elmused
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:17 PM EST
    A2: We use Google Apps 3-5. 5th grade is now 1:1 with Chromebooks. 3 & 4 will be next year. #elmused
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:18 PM EST
    https://t.co/OiCftrazCW (Recorder Video Tutorial from YouTube). #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:19 PM EST
    Q3 is coming up! #elmused
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:19 PM EST
    A2 cont: I have also used @Seesaw with my K-2. I know many schools use it as an elem. LMS. #elmused
    In reply to @Seesaw
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:19 PM EST
    #elmused chatters- can you reply to this tweet if you can see it?
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:22 PM EST
    Thanks! #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Hey all! Sophie here, K-2 music in Goshen, NY. Just popping in after my HS's winter concert. #elmused @GCSDMusic
    In reply to @GCSDMusic
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Yes, we are 1:1 with iPads in 2nd-5th #elmused
    In reply to @macch12
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:23 PM EST
    Hi Sophie! How did it go? #elmused
    In reply to @MrsLevenberg
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:24 PM EST
    A1: We generally only do recorders in the 2nd 1/2 of the year in 2nd grade- BAG songs. Want to flip it this year! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:24 PM EST
    Q3: Do you think there are barriers to using tech to teach recorders? If so, what are they? #elmused
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Hey! Sorry I'm late! Sarah, NC, k-5 gen music; rest, bake, eat, celebrate Christmas! #elmused
    • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:00 PM EST
      Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/plans for Winter Break! (It’s almost heeeeere!!)
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A2: Our whole school is now on Google Classroom- again, haven't used it much, but want to use it specifically for this purpose. #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:25 PM EST
    Hi Sarah! #elmused
    In reply to @svitullomusic
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:25 PM EST
    A1: I use recorder karate #elmused
    • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:06 PM EST
      Q1: What does your Recorder curriculum currently look like? #elmused (There will be a chat later this year to discuss Recorder tools)
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:26 PM EST
    Yeah I can see that being a challenge. I’ve seen some people use websites and email or Blackboard! #elmused
    In reply to @macch12
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A2: our school uses @Google but I will have Ss make videos on @Seesaw #elmused
    In reply to @Google, @Seesaw
    • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:13 PM EST
      Q2: What Learning Management System does your school use? Blackboard? GAFE? (If none, can you post to a website?) #elmused
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:27 PM EST
    A3: Students who have less availability to tech at home can feel left out and behind. Causing what looks like lack of motivation. #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:27 PM EST
    Also a great resource to use! #elmused
    In reply to @svitullomusic
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:28 PM EST
    True. If they have devices, they can download the teaching videos to them before going home. If not, definitely a barrier #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:29 PM EST
    A3: What age group would this be for? It might be a little long...could it be broken down into smaller, shorter parts? #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:29 PM EST
    Yes, that sounds hard. Could students share accounts? #elmused
    In reply to @molliany, @macch12
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Q4 is coming up! #elmused
  • Tuffnellmusic Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A1: recorder karate, music from mk8 and anything else I write out #elmused
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:30 PM EST
    A3 cont: Also, time consuming to set up as a teacher. Shared devices are also problematic. #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
    it’s easier for Ss to have one video to view and be able to re-watch parts. Each video goes through the same steps #elmused
    In reply to @MrsLevenberg
  • MsDsMusicRoom Dec 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
    A3: agreed - I felt the vid was a little like long #elmused
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
    my pleasure! I'll have Ss follow along and show them how to access on the music website to review things taught in class #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:32 PM EST
    Q4: I do a combo of in-class flip (for Ss who don’t do HW) & at-home flip. How do you think Ss benefit from the flipped model? #elmused
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A3: awesome video @mspatricianhfb! I think it's great how you model with differentiation and then check for understanding #elmused
    In reply to @mspatricianhfb
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:33 PM EST
    How do you think you might be able to shorten it, but still get the kids to go through the same steps on their own? #elmused
    In reply to @MsDsMusicRoom
  • audreymelugin Dec 13 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A1: recorder karate, they love showing off their belts #elmused
  • Tuffnellmusic Dec 13 @ 9:33 PM EST
    A2: Schoology. I also use seesaw in my classroom and utilize google drive for student access via google login #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:34 PM EST
    Thanks! The fact that it’s a video also allows them to go back and watch it as many times as they need #elmused
    In reply to @carlellinwoodjr
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:35 PM EST
    A4: gives students opportunity to review and practice at home. Also allows them to show evidence of learning with technology. #elmused
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A3: love it! Steps are explained well, expectations are clear. Ss can replay as needed #elmused
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:36 PM EST
    A4: Partnering kids who have watched with kids who haven't to have peer teaching/ peer learning! #elmused
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4: Students can watch video as many times as necessary. Then practice and record in a quieter environment that my noisy classroom! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
    In class I allow Ss who haven’t had the chance to complete @ home watch then. I work with Ss who need extra help #elmused
    In reply to @MrsLevenberg
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:37 PM EST
    A4: allows Ss to learn at their own pace & practice more efficiently at home so they can move forward more when at school #elmused
    • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:32 PM EST
      Q4: I do a combo of in-class flip (for Ss who don’t do HW) & at-home flip. How do you think Ss benefit from the flipped model? #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Q5 is coming up! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:38 PM EST
    Haha yes- that is definitely an upside. You’ll see a couple S examples in the next Q that will compare the two #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:39 PM EST
    Great steps. Clear/efficient #elmused #recorders
    • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:31 PM EST
      Here’s a sample of a recorder assignment on Google Classroom. We practice these steps together MANY times before individually.
  • Tuffnellmusic Dec 13 @ 9:39 PM EST
    A3: yes! biggest struggle is making a recording that has a good sound that I am proud to share with Ss. Good modeling is essential #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:40 PM EST
    I definitely had to record several times and revamp the first few vids…then I got into a good rhythm #elmused
    In reply to @Tuffnellmusic
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:42 PM EST
    @mspatricianhfb A5 what kind of video tools/composition programs do you use? #elmused
    In reply to @mspatricianhfb
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:42 PM EST
    I use Quicktime screen recorder, so I can have the video screen up for them to see my face as well as the music #elmused
    In reply to @carlellinwoodjr
  • MsDsMusicRoom Dec 13 @ 9:43 PM EST
    A5: these recordings are awesome! I see my kids 1x every 6 days. This long stretch makes home practice tricky. #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:44 PM EST
    The in-class model works too. Ss record in hallway if I can trust them. They are still motivated to earn badges #ElMusEd
    In reply to @MsDsMusicRoom
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:45 PM EST
    A5: Love that the kids get the option of performing in either setting- gives everyone the opportunity to be successful- awesome! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:46 PM EST
    I tried being angry that they didn’t do HW, but it’s not like it was just in my class. Turned into a positive #elmused
    In reply to @MrsLevenberg
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:50 PM EST
    One of my teachers uses that. I know she likes it a lot. Quicktime works fine for me, so I use that #elmused
    In reply to @molliany, @carlellinwoodjr
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Q6 coming up! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:51 PM EST
    Sorry for the chat issues everyone. I am working on the issue- hopefully 2017 will bring me a year of no #elmused chat problems!
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:52 PM EST
    Q6: What other questions do you have for me? Do plan to implement the flipped model for anything in your classroom? #elmused
  • MrsLevenberg Dec 13 @ 9:52 PM EST
    A6: Gonna start with recorders and take it from there! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:53 PM EST
    Definitely! I’d like to flip other lessons…but recorder took a lot out of me. Now I have those, I can move forward! #elmused
    In reply to @MrsLevenberg
  • carlellinwoodjr Dec 13 @ 9:53 PM EST
    I've used Screencast O Matic in the past for students who I've taught online. #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:54 PM EST
    Another teacher uses @screencasto ScreenCast O-Matic and also likes it! #elmused
    In reply to @molliany, @screencasto
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:55 PM EST
    A6: definitely want to try the flipped idea using @Seesaw except Ss will record in school #elmused #bitingoffmorethanicanchew!?
    • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:52 PM EST
      Q6: What other questions do you have for me? Do plan to implement the flipped model for anything in your classroom? #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:56 PM EST
    Nah, the majority of mine record in school. Just prepare your ears to find the right recorder that is playing! #elmused
    In reply to @svitullomusic
  • molliany Dec 13 @ 9:57 PM EST
    A6: Want to try flipping recorders this year, but I'm just not sure it will happen this year. I could start, little by little. #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
    Thanks for participating tonight! We will be taking our Winter Break the next two weeks- see you back here on January 3rd! #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
    I literally made videos as I needed them. Some Ss progressed faster. Start by teaching them how to create/upload vid #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • MsDsMusicRoom Dec 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
    A6: would love to do more but Ss don't have 1:1 devices yet. https://t.co/TWYJYNE3n0 lets me share or embed #elmused
  • mspatricianhfb Dec 13 @ 9:58 PM EST
    #babysteps will get you through! I promise, it is SO worth it not to have to teach at the front of the classroom! #elmused
    In reply to @molliany
  • svitullomusic Dec 13 @ 9:59 PM EST
    yes exactly! I had Ss record in class last yr too on @Seesaw - just didn't have the flipped part going yet #elmused
    In reply to @mspatricianhfb, @Seesaw