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MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels & your favorite thing about Tuesdays (other than this chat!)

JoelWestman1 Nov 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

Joel Westman/Anderson, IN/k-5/that it isn't Monday anymore. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:01 PM EST

Sophie Levenberg, K-2 music in Goshen NY, and my 1st grade chorus ROCKS! #ElMusEd

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

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!

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:02 PM EST

Jenn from CT, K-5 General, band, and chorus. Tuesdays are "This is Us" days! #ElMusEd

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels & your favorite thing about Tuesdays (other than this chat!)

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:04 PM EST

Sue Geesey, rural Harrisburg, PA area, K-4 gen/inst/vocal, I am halfway through my student week (inservice, pt conf 2 days) #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up! #elmused

phyllissings Nov 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Phyllis, Louisiana, 5th/6th grade General & Choir, this tues: no school & it's my bday! #ElMusEd

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:05 PM EST

Kim, pk-5th music, and my favorite thing about Tuesdays is that they are not Mondays. 😁 #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: How much of each day or class period do you use your projector/IWB? How often during each class do your kids interact with it? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

A1: depends on the day. Some days are heavier projector use than others. Don't have a IWB #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: I use it in every class. Kids are interacting with it 1-3 times/lesson. #ElMusEd

phyllissings Nov 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: usually once maybe twice a week w projector. Don't have IWB #ElMusEd

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1 - trying to use my IWB at least once per day, depends on the lessons how much time. Want to get my Ss using it more than me. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

how often do you see your students? #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:09 PM EST

Beth from Shawnee, KS Fav thing about Tuesday is #elmused chats 😃

phyllissings Nov 8 @ 9:10 PM EST

Everyday for 30 minutes, 9 weeks each Gen Music and all year for choir #ElMusEd

In reply to @MrsLevenberg

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite resources to project? #elmused

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: I use it all day, every day! As far as kids using it, it depends on the lesson. Not as much as I'd like. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: How much of each day or class period do you use your projector/IWB? How often during each class do your kids interact with it? #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

A1: Don't have an IWB. Use my projector and Apple TV a few times per week #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I love showing the old Looney Tunes/ Disney shorts. They are so timeless and musically relevant! #ElMusEd

phyllissings Nov 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I have numerous power points. My fave is on the family of instruments. #ElMusEd

musicallyviral Nov 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: I love showing the old Looney Tunes/ Disney shorts. They are so timeless and musically relevant! #ElMusEd

JoelWestman1 Nov 8 @ 9:14 PM EST

a2: youtube is my number 1. #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: I like to project information kids wouldn't usually have access to, like primary source material to support what we are doing #elmused

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

Use lots of vocal explorations that the Ss can draw lines, rhythm/melody matching games, just got into Kahoot, EdPuzzle, Quizlet. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:15 PM EST

Any specific channels you'd recommend? #ElMusEd

In reply to @JoelWestman1

KathyKuddes Nov 8 @ 9:16 PM EST

Enjoy using the Smart resources from Purposeful Pathways by Roger Sams #elmused

JoelWestman1 Nov 8 @ 9:17 PM EST

I usually find a random video that goes with whatever we're talking about, no specific channel #elmused

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2 part 1: Powerpoint w/ objectives, lyrics, related pictures/maps/etc, recordings all included. Sheet music for band and chorus. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite resources to project? #elmused

slaterssongs Nov 8 @ 9:18 PM EST

Sorry I'm late. Doing field trip, Dance company, safety patrol paperwork - day off, right :) #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:19 PM EST

A2 part 2: Move its, fun videos, interactive games/manipulative activities, videos of the students' performances to self-assess. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What are some of your favorite resources to project? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: What are some of your favorite websites for student interaction with the IWB? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: I LOVE having my kids learn to conduct using @SFSymphony kids website! #ElMusEd

In reply to @SFSymphony

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:21 PM EST

A1: About 75% of my class time is on Smartboard, and I usually have one or two interactive activities. #elmused

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: Smart/promethean, TpT for vocal explorations (lots free), things from @AmyAbbott75 and @KodalyClassroom #elmused

In reply to @AmyAbbott75, @KodalyClassroom

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:24 PM EST

A2:My favorite IWB activities are from @QuaverMusic The Ss love to play the 5 voices game where you sort the composers into... #elmused 1/2

In reply to @QuaverMusic

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:25 PM EST

A2:2 Sort the composers into whisper/talk/shout/sing based on what they say. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:26 PM EST

A3: Quaver's Marvelous World, Incredibox. Learned about GroovyMusic today, loved it!! https://t.co/ekHGqj1HOo games for band. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: What are some of your favorite websites for student interaction with the IWB? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: How do you use IWB-specific programs in your classroom? (Smart Notebook, Promethean, etc.) #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

I like https://t.co/bAMXcLaGhY for games. The kids really enjoy them. Requires flash player to use though #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: Still exploring these programs- love using Smart Labs for fill in the blank activities to help chorus Ss with lyrics. #ElMusEd

JoelWestman1 Nov 8 @ 9:29 PM EST

Wish is had an IWB, not just a projector with an AppleTV #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: I used to use Promethean to create rhythm and melodic activities. Also great for class composition projects. #elmused

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: some great resources on Smart/Promethean, use for treble clef note work, high/low, have to sort through a lot of junk sometimes #elmused

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:33 PM EST

Something else I use a lot for IWB: Interactive Now series by Debbie Anderson/Phyllis Thomas - really good, many additions. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

A4: Visuals to go with lessons, staff with infinite notes/icons for students to move, vocal exploration activities. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: How do you use IWB-specific programs in your classroom? (Smart Notebook, Promethean, etc.) #elmused

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:35 PM EST

A3: Love my @QuaverMusic curriculum. I like Children's Guide to the Symphony as well. #elmused

In reply to @QuaverMusic

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q5 coming up! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:36 PM EST

The DVDs and paid online materials were great, but I ended up going another way. There is a lot to do for free too! #elmused

In reply to @SueGeesey

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q5: Where do you find pre-made activities for IWBs appropriate for elementary music students? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A5: Mostly Smart Exchange and Pinterest. #ElMusEd

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:38 PM EST

A5: Before I had @QuaverMusic I used my Smartboard program to create my own activities. Also, Teacher Pay Teacher #elmused

In reply to @QuaverMusic

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5: TpT (lots for free), Smart/Promethean, Interactive Now series, need to work more on making my own #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: I usually make my own. I sometimes find materials on TpT or get ideas from Pinterest for projector activities. #elmused

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: Part 2 I learned to make Smartboard activities with awesome training from @TechnoMayo #elmused

In reply to @TechnoMayo

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: pinterest, TPT, google searches. Mostly I make my own! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q5: Where do you find pre-made activities for IWBs appropriate for elementary music students? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q6 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q6: What sort of PD is offered in your school for using your projector/IWB and creating activities appropriate for your class? #elmused

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

Maybe they can work with you and your district if you're interested??? We are trying it out 4 a yr & love! #elmused

In reply to @SueGeesey, @QuaverMusic

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:45 PM EST

A6: Just took a refresher on Smart Notebook and the IWB (thanks @JonRedeker!) #ElMusEd

In reply to @JonRedeker

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:46 PM EST

A6: pretty much zero training. One 45 minute session on how to use it/search but nothing on making, have to figure that out myself #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: Very little PD is offered in developing activities, especially those that are music specific. Lots of trial and error. #elmused

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: Super thankful to have @smussle to help with any needs. She offers a monthly training & help w/tech stuff. #elmused

In reply to @smussle

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: There have been some small PD sessions, but I'm mostly self-taught. I'm on our Tech Team, and we have more PD in the works! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q6: What sort of PD is offered in your school for using your projector/IWB and creating activities appropriate for your class? #elmused

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

Considering my yearly budget is $400, I doubt it :) Glad you love it, will look for the free stuff #elmused

In reply to @kimbalee219, @QuaverMusic

JoelWestman1 Nov 8 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: PD on something I could use in music class. You're funny. #elmused

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

That made me laugh out loud, Joel, so true! #elmused

In reply to @JoelWestman1

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:49 PM EST

It never hurts to ask! 😉#elmused

In reply to @SueGeesey

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:50 PM EST

Q7 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q7: What is the most creative and/or useful way you use your projector/IWB in the classroom? #elmused

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

You are right, Kim....at this point we're full steam ahead with 1:1 iPads so there's not much else to go around. #elmused

In reply to @kimbalee219

smussle Nov 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

Aww thanks Kim! I love helping students AND teachers with #edtech #elmused

In reply to @kimbalee219

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

A7: I like to have Ss take attendance on it using @ClassDojo. Gets them engaged and saves me time! #ElMusEd

In reply to @ClassDojo

JoelWestman1 Nov 8 @ 9:52 PM EST

A7: work projects, take a picture of their rhythm notation, throw it up on the screen for all to see. much easier than crowding #elmused

irvingmrslucas Nov 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7: Having everything (objectives, notation, recordings) in one place! Also, projecting band and chorus music for easy reference #elmused

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q7: What is the most creative and/or useful way you use your projector/IWB in the classroom? #elmused

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:53 PM EST

So thankful for you and @TechnoMayo #elmused

In reply to @smussle, @TechnoMayo

SueGeesey Nov 8 @ 9:54 PM EST

A7: prob vocal explorations, Ss get really creative drawing lines and trying to 'stump' class/me to see if we can follow with voice #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Nov 8 @ 9:55 PM EST

Filming student performances and then reflecting on them has been the most useful use. Ss are able to see their growth/set goals. #elmused

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:56 PM EST

We are too. Moving away from IWB to 1:1 iPads. And thankfully the curriculum is compatible with that too. #elmused

In reply to @SueGeesey

MrsLevenberg Nov 8 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for joining #elmused chat tonight! We hope to see you next week for “Flipping the Recorder Classroom!”

kimbalee219 Nov 8 @ 9:59 PM EST

A7: I use it for assessments that Ss work together to complete. Sorting activities. Also, to project song lyrics and even scores. #elmused