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mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels and what grade levels you teach recorder in!

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Hi #elmused! Bring on the recorder conversation. Excited to join all of you tonight.

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hey all! I'm Sarah from NC; I teach k-5 gen music. Looking forward to tonight! we start recorder in 4th, continue in 5th #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Scott, PreK-4 Music Teacher in NJ. I teach recorder in 3rd and 4th grade. Excited to learn from all of you tonight. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Our chat follows a simple Q&A format. I’ll tweet out Q1 &you’ll respond with A1. Don’t forget to include #elmused in all your tweets!

Mr_ETweets Mar 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I second that @4BetterEducatio! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio Hi Scott! So glad you could join us! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@svitullomusic Hi Sarah! Thanks again for writing the questions! #elmused

mrsbrunacini Mar 15 @ 9:03 PM EDT

I'm Kristen. I teach #elmused in NC. I teach recorders in 4th grade.

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio Where in NJ? I used to teach in Hamilton- went to Westminster Choir College! #elmused @WCCNJ

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Thanks to @svitullomusic for writing this week’s questions! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@Mr_ETweets @4BetterEducatio Hi! Glad you’re joining us! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@mrsbrunacini Hi Kristen! Nice to have you here! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Happy to have my wonderfully talented and dedicated student teacher @Mr_ETweets join us tonight. #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb hey Molly! So glad to do it! I had some Twitter chat experts at my school give me suggestions for my first time #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio @Mr_ETweets Awesome!! Get him into Twitter from the get-go! Love it! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@svitullomusic Glad you had some help! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: How do you challenge Ss who are fast learners/who may already take lessons on a another instrument and are ahead? #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@Mr_ETweets Jumped in w/ recorder instruction right from the beginning. Got to see the beginning of the process in 3rd & end in 4th #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Sorry all, haha- I’m Molly from Arlington, VA- Pre-5th Gr, I teach recorder in 3rd and 4th #elmused

LJoEve Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi, all! Lani, K-5 vocal, teaching recorder on 4th and planning to move it to 3rd. #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb Thanks for continuing to link me on the invitation. Glad I can finally make a chat. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I’ve started my flipped classroom method this year, which has given more dedicated/high performing Ss a way to get ahead #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio Of course! I enjoy inviting new music educators! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @WCCNJ Hunterdon County, Flemington area #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio Cool! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @Mr_ETweets That was the plan. Lots of opportunities and experts to learn with here. #elmused

LJoEve Mar 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb how do you utilize the flipped classroom? It is something I am exploring. #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: let them work ahead on belts! Also working on getting them some more challenging music beyond the belts #elmused https://t.co/hqSEh2XM2w

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: How do you challenge Ss who are fast learners/who may already take lessons on a another instrument and are ahead? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@LJoEve My Ss have iPads, so I make instructional videos that they can watch at home, then they can record/upload from home as well #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:09 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb A1: Compact curriculum & let them move ahead quickly. I had a 3rd grader last year work quickly through 4th gr curr.#elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb A1: I also like to give accelerated students the opportunity to collaborate on duets and trios. #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Love it- music T w/ flipped classroom- can we do a separate #elmused chat on this?! Would love to learn more https://t.co/tiBd0Y8iAy

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I’ve started my flipped classroom method this year, which has given more dedicated/high performing Ss a way to get ahead #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@LJoEve I’m still SUPER new to it, so we’re figuring things out as we go along-some Ss are really using Google Classroom feedback #elmused

LJoEve Mar 15 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: supplementing more challenging songs with student choice. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@svitullomusic On it! I’ll try to find a good moderator on it for April! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

LJoEve Mar 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I second this!!RT @svitullomusic: Love it- music T w/ flipped classroom- can we do a separate #elmused chat on this?!

Mr_ETweets Mar 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb having students go down individualized "roads." everyone has different songs at different times #elmused 1/2

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio @mspatricianhfb ooh. I like the sound of that. Great collaboration for those who need a new challenge! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: How do you work with Ss who may be lower level learners or need more time? #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hey @Mwren13 we're talking recorder instruction in #elmused if you can make it? Highly recommend her as a follow for you guys.

emilyfetcho Mar 15 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hola amigos! Sorry I am late! :) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Luckily flipping my class has allowed me to give Ss feedback in private comment&work on it in class- the others are independent #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@emilyfetcho No worries, Emily! Nice to see ya! #elmused

Mr_ETweets Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

2/2 more work for us, but it keeps all students appropriately challenged! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@svitullomusic @mspatricianhfb Valuable for the to learn that while they excel individually making music engages group aesthetic. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late! Jenn from CT here, k-5 General, band, chorus. I do recorder in 3-5. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio @Mwren13 We’re old Twitter friends! Hi Marisa! #elmused We’ve even Skyped each other’s classes!

emilyfetcho Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: Visual anchor charts to help lower readers, lots of modeling, strategic partner assignments, and one-on-one/small group work #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Shelley from TX, K-5 music, recorders in 5th. This will only be my second year doing recorders, so I'm here to learn from you! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@svitullomusic @mspatricianhfb I would like to learn more about this, as well. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@irvingmrslucas Hi Jenn! #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2:Ss to work @ their own pace- #recorderkarate helps.I've had Ss "draw" notes using iPads &/or draw fingering diagrams above notes #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@MrsPotterMusic Hi Shelley! Great to have you here! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@LJoEve I agree on this. I try to offer multiple songs with each note to encourage metacognition & self assessment. #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @Mwren13 Ahh, good to hear the two of you have connected. #elmused

Mwren13 Mar 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@svitullomusic @mspatricianhfb I love the flipped model for recorder last yr. Sadly not enough tech this yr. #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Ss work at their own pace- #recorderkarate helps. I've had Ss "draw" notes on iPads/draw fingering diagrams above the notes #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb A2: Provide more scaffolding, additional time and support to help them to feel successful. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Mar 15 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1 & 2 - we do centers every 4-5 weeks, so I get a chance to work with varied levels then. I'm trying recorder year round this year #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@MrsPotterMusic I'm new at it too! Thx for joining. Refreshing to hear from everyone #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@svitullomusic What app do you use to do that? Good idea! Might have Ss take a pic and use their WhiteBoard app to label notes! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb A2: They move on when they show they are ready. Sometimes Ss need to play 3 songs before showing comp of a pitchset.#elmused

LJoEve Mar 15 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: I have also utilized centers to work one-one #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Mar 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A1 & 2: we also do peer feedback/help, self paced recorder karate, and extra belts. #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb that sounds like a cool app to use! So far, we've done it in @Seesaw #elmused (...answer to later chat question- ha!)

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Q3: What rubric/expectations do you follow to “pass” a song? #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#elmused Love that I am expanding my PLN tonight. Thank you to new followers. Honored! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

#elmused Love that I am expanding my PLN tonight. Thank you to new followers. Honored! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@svitullomusic We aren’t allowed to use @Seesaw yet bc of privacy issues-our county took it off the iPads-waiting on parent consent #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb A3: The song is a tool to pass a certain pitchset for me. 1/2 #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:23 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @Seesaw oh that's so sad! Our school uses it- only parents can see videos. Maybe the company can help?! #elmused

LJoEve Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: I think of the recorder as a “tool” for reading music. While I aim for instrument tech it is truly note/symbol recognition. #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb Do they show accurate fingering, melodic comp, rhythmic comprehension, breath control needed to move on? 2/2 #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: 4 main standards I've been using to pass each belt: rhythm, fingering, air usage(Blowing correctly)&covering holes all the way #elmused

emilyfetcho Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: My rubrics include rhythm, correct fingerings, sound quality, correct notes. Broken into all/most/some/none of the time parts #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: They have to recorder it- correct rhythm/notes. They need to be able to play it through 3 times correctly-no squeaking/stopping #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: They have to record it- correct rhythm/notes. They need to be able to play it through 3 times correctly-no squeaking/stopping #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb Ahhh, practice not until you can play something correct but until you can not play it wrong. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio Yeah- it’s a rough concept, lol. Still working on the Ss fully understanding it #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

emilyfetcho Mar 15 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@4BetterEducatio @mspatricianhfb A great skill to teach! #elmused

svitullomusic Mar 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb I think it's good to require 3xs-Maybe I should reconsider. Glad I'm not alone in "no squeaks"as well! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: What incentives do you use to encourage progress for each step? What are your final incentives? #elmused

irvingmrslucas Mar 15 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: I have a rubric posted in my recorder corner. Correct fingers, rhythm, little or no squeaks, and tonguing are all important. #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@svitullomusic @mspatricianhfb Not alone at all. That is one of my standards. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Mar 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: Ss earn a badge for ea/song, badges earn prizes-sticker for recorder, silly band&big ending prize (18 badges) is lunch with me! #elmused

4BetterEducatio Mar 15 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb A4: I try to encourage intrinsic motivation. #elmused