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svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels and favorite baseball team!

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

I'm Sarah, from NC, K-5 gen music. Its my 1st yr & I'm honored to learn from you all tonight. Fave baseball team @Yankees #elmused

amp_music1 Jun 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

#elmused Allyn, massachusetts, k-5 and I don't watch baseball

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Mikaela, IL, K-5. I like the Yankees, don't hold it against me.. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

This chat will follow a simple Question&Answer format. I’ll tweet Q1/you’ll answer w A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

jennifer_gilles Jun 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hello all! Jenny Gilles K-2 General Music Crestwood Schools, Mantua, Ohio Cleveland Indians!! #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Laura, Indianapolis/K-8 general music and I'm a football girl, no baseball. :) #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@msmusiced hey mikaela! Thanks for joining! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Sophie Levenberg, K-2 music Goshen, NY, and Yankees! #elmused

LJoEve Jun 7 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Lani/PA/K-5 vocal/#PittsburghPirates #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@amp_music1 that's ok! Thanks for joining us, Allyn! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles hi Jenny! Great to have you. :) I've been to that stadium before! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Jun 7 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@MrsMann_jp @desmusik @MrsLevenberg Yes it just started- search #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Howdy! Destiny from Livingston, TX. Prek-3rd Music and no favorite baseball... #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

#elmused Hi there! Coordinator of Instructional Tech/Google Cert Trainer/PBL gooru & trainer

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg Go yanks! ;) Great to have you, Sophie! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Hi all! Molly from Arlington, VA- prek thru 5th, and #LetsGoNats @Nationals #nats #Nationals #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@LJoEve hi Lani! Thanks for joining. I've been to PNC park- beautiful stadium:) #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: Describe your current comfort level with PBL. Where would you like to be a yr from now? How do you plan to grow? #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@xxxmammamiaxxx I understand;) Glad to have you, Laura! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MrsMann_jp @mspatricianhfb @MrsLevenberg I have invited my district PBL guru to stalk us tonight! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @Nationals Hi Molly! One of my college roomies is a Nats fan ;) #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I have enjoyed PBL w/ Ss this yr but only scratched the surface. Nxt yr I want to have at least 1-2 PBL units for each gr #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I've done some general research on PBL, but I'm not sure how to adequately incorporate in elem. music setting. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I do mostly PBL with 4th/5th gr, but I'd love to up my game and make it more about critical thinking/less just research #elmused

amp_music1 Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: 4th & 5th grade are mostly project based. Year from now...I'd like to give more choice to students via instruments, repertoire #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 I just finished my 3rd year at an International Baccalaureate school which is very PBL-geared and feel very comfortable. #elmused

LJoEve Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I’m not too comfortable but I’m hoping to grow. We are planning to incorporate more PBL units next year. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1. I would love to try it out, but training times are not working in my favor. Our district has a big push for PBL. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@desmusik looking forward to chatting tonight!! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@Mathematicianem so glad to have you! Please share lots of wisdom with us! #elmused

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: I don't really know what PBL is about. Sometimes I hear that with things that don't apply with me. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@xxxmammamiaxxx great! We can learn a lot from you! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: Tried my first, a composition project, with my 1st graders this year, and they LOVED it! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: part 2...looking for suggestions/ideas for k-2 level. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@svitullomusic I look forward to chatting with you guys too! Next week is my turn to moderate, Yippee, Skippy #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb yes, I agree! #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

So encouraged by all of your PBL interests! I can certainly assist you & your district with a plan #elmused

MrsMann_jp Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

I am new to PBL and want to get some ideas how to begin #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 7 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 I'd like to up my game as well and add more to all grade levels. I do more currently with the older kids. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles sounds like several of us have ideas for 4-5 but need ideas for the lower grs #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:12 PM EDT

PBL can be incorporated into any existing curriculum. Keys: intentionally planning, practical applications, reflect & refine! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: How have PBL units increased learning for your Ss in music and why do you think so? #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg sounds fun! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#elmused peeps this is my district's go to gal for PBL. #elmused https://t.co/P1dUPCiVEH

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

So encouraged by all of your PBL interests! I can certainly assist you & your district with a plan #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:13 PM EDT

#elmused peeps this is my district's go to gal for PBL. #elmused https://t.co/P1dUPCiVEH

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:10 PM EDT

So encouraged by all of your PBL interests! I can certainly assist you & your district with a plan #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: PBL units helped my Ss realize music connects everything else they're learning b/c we combined poetry/sci/music in 1 project #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@desmusik Each class composed music, lyrics, and accompaniment for a class anthem, we recorded it using Audacity and sent it home! #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 7 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2 Gr.4/5 garage band project-my role was as more of a coach and they took on more personal responsibility thereby learning more. #elmused

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: It's really hard to do PBL in older grades without tech- because they lose interest really fast. Hoping to get tech this year. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@Mathematicianem thx! We did a plant unit haiku project w instruments, "STOMP" inspired #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@xxxmammamiaxxx I love that you used the word "coach!" Great way to get "out of the way" for your Ss! #elmused

amp_music1 Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: 4th/5th graders more engagement than in whole group. Ss interested in engaging with each other more & teacher becomes guide #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 no units yet. Which tech tools are needed in the Music Classrooms to do theses PBLs? #elmused I have 1 iPad and 1 Mini

jennifer_gilles Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: I did a composition project w/ 2nd grade to reinforce penta scale & rhythms. I wasn't pleased w/ results though. Group issues. #elmused

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2-2: That and I have to have so many permissions from the tech department for apps and programs. #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 7 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 Gr3 canon writing project let them weigh options in their composing, asking "what if" questions. Deeper learning. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: When given the freedom to really find and create their own answers, Ss are more engaged and take more pride in their word. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@msmusiced that's so true. What about, in some cases having them plan on paper & then give them the tech? #elmused

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles Have you looked into @ClassDojo? You can reward groups for positive reinforcement! #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@desmusik Next year you'll have an additional iPad, plus a cart of Chromebooks and laptop carts! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles were the groups too big or too non compliant? #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles Exs of group issues? Interested. Grd level? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@msmusiced @jennifer_gilles @ClassDojo LOVE ClassDojo!! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@desmusik I think you can definitely do project based learning even with limited tech to start with! Start w what you have #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Absolutely. They own their learning and it becomes personal! #elmused https://t.co/kq0OzlTwpw

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: When given the freedom to really find and create their own answers, Ss are more engaged and take more pride in their word. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: How do you collaborate with other Ts for PBL units? #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@msmusiced @jennifer_gilles @ClassDojo i have heard about this but haven't tried yet! Next year #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: I find a "go-to" T in that gr level & get ideas about what they are teaching. Hope to do more in-depth collab next yr #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@svitullomusic @desmusik this is so true. Focus on the process of learning and discovery more than tools. #elmused

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: I ask the class.T what they're learning and see how I can extend on it for right now. Hopefully we can actually code next yr #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 7 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Almost none of my PBL involves tech. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Did a culture fair last year with 3rd grade teachers- Ss researched different countries and we learned their National Anthems! #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles clsm management piece of PBL is a different animal. Let's keep discussing this as your plan your next PBL! #elmused

xxxmammamiaxxx Jun 7 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 Sometimes other Ts come to me and sometimes I go to them. Has to be some kind of communication, sharing of info. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:25 PM EDT

@xxxmammamiaxxx exactly- it's a two way street. Both have to be willing to give and recieve ideas #elmused

amp_music1 Jun 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: haven't had (or created) the opportunity to work with other teachers #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Jun 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3 My school works together With core Ts. I could collaborate with Core Ts or ask another Mus T from the other elem. #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Great music PBL unit idea- can integrate w/ social studies, ELA too #elmused https://t.co/nqPZd8M3yf

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: Did a culture fair last year with 3rd grade teachers- Ss researched different countries and we learned their National Anthems! #elmused

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:26 PM EDT

Odd question- but do any of you consider recorders as PBL? If so,..I did that. Not my favorite though LOL! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@amp_music1 sometimes it's hard to get the ball rolling. But you can be the one to start it! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A4: started planning a PBL unit w/ Vivaldi & kinder sci/seasons; want to do a fraction/math/rhythm PBL unit too #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: What future PBL ideas do you want to implement & how do you integrate core curriculum? #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@msmusiced I think that recorders themselves are not project based learning - but it could be turned into a PBL unit somehow! #elmused

DynamicMsNelson Jun 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I'm out and about, but will catch up later. Have a great chat everyone! #elmused

svitullomusic Jun 7 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@msmusiced and that's not an odd question ;) #elmused

Mathematicianem Jun 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

#elmused Resources at https://t.co/nnuix6dLHo & edutopia. Great starting points. Formalized training for a team of Ts is essential (holla)

msmusiced Jun 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@amp_music1 I sometimes had Ss show their CT what they did in class before they left and explained how it could help their studies. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Jun 7 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: Got a yearly plan from each grade level at the end of this year- pumped to incorporate it into my lessons for next year. #elmused