#elmused Archive
A weekly elementary music Twitter chat.
Tuesday May 17, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
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chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels and how many more days of school left?
halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:01 PM EDT
Andrea, former K5 mus teacher turned tech spec. in MN. 8 kid days left!
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 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
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to each tweet!
MrsLevenberg
May 17 @ 9:02 PM EDT
Sophie Levenberg, K-2 music in Goshen, NY. 25 days!
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi! Molly from Arlington, VA, preK-5th grade- 27 school days left!
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@MrsLevenberg
WOW! 25? That's crazy!
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MusTchrMichelle
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
Hi, I'm Michelle from NJ. I teach k-5 gen music and 3-5 chorus.
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:03 PM EDT
@halversonandrea
I’d love to talk to you about your career switch! Sounds like it might be of interest to me!
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
Natalie, K-5 in MN. 12 student days left!
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@mspatricianhfb
It's really been fun and a nice change of pace after 9 years teaching music!
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:04 PM EDT
@MrsLevenberg
Glad I’m not the only one who has to get through a whole other month!
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
@halversonandrea
I bet!
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How did you do it? New degree? Just knew the right people and applied?
desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
Q1 coming up!
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tracyking
May 17 @ 9:05 PM EDT
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Hi everyone! I'm from Missouri and have taught K-6, PK-8 and K-12. On a bit of a sabbatical right now.
desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
Q1 Do you Flip your classroom currently, yes, no, a little, a lot? If so, which grade levels?
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@mspatricianhfb
Taught tech PT last year because of change in music schedule. Went back and added tech license
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
@mspatricianhfb
Then knew they were hiring tech specs in my district, heard who got it, then applied for their open jobs.
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
A1: Yes, partially in 3rd. Some Ss take advantage of a full flip, some Ss just do in class flip- still makes my life easier!
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tracyking
May 17 @ 9:06 PM EDT
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I've actually taught tech for about 12 years. :-) I loved the music and computers combo. Made for a fun week!
EmilyChurch86
May 17 @ 9:07 PM EDT
Emily from cincinnati OH. I teach 1-6GM and 5-6chorus
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MrsLevenberg
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: A little. Started using it by filming rehearsal videos for my Kindergarteners to rehearse with for K-Fest.
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:08 PM EDT
A1: I've never flipped any classes. However, I am interested, but I'm not sure where to start!
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EmilyChurch86
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1- love the idea but haven't yet. Really thinking about it for 5 and 6 GM next year
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1: Part 2 - I'm very interested, though. I'll finish my Master's in Tech Ed in about a month.
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:09 PM EDT
A1) Didn't flip music because no access to devices on a regular basis, but now support Ts who do it in other subjects
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JEcleMusic
May 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
Hi everyone! My first
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chat! Jackie Ecle, San Antonio TX, K-5, 12 days left, and 4 of them are half days!
halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
@JEcleMusic
Hi Jackie!
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MusTchrMichelle
May 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A1 I don't know if this counts.I emailed my Ss a song I wanted them to review and sent an mp3 to those who requested it.It helped.
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tracyking
May 17 @ 9:10 PM EDT
A!
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A definite lack of access to devices keeps me from flipping. At school and at home for kiddos.
molliany
May 17 @ 9:11 PM EDT
@halversonandrea
Love to know how you support teachers . I may have access to chromebooks next year. 5th is going 1:1 next year.
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
Q2 coming up!
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
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Destiny from deep East TX. Pre-K -3rd gen music, Yearbook, UIL Music Mem, Campus Tech, and Camp Invention director. 13 day to go
mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@molliany
I say pick a unit/grade level you want to focus on and then work on creating successful vids for it! Then go from there!
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
@tracyking
This is a similar problem for my kiddos at home. I'd like to explore an "in class" flip.
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macch12
May 17 @ 9:12 PM EDT
A1: a little bit, I used a great website to create easy flipped lessons - but limited student use.
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
Q2 Do you have favorite technology resources for Students you use/assign for Flipped assignments?
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@molliany
I work as a tech integration specialist now, so it's usually teaching them how to create resources
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:13 PM EDT
@macch12
What's the website you used?
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
I have flipped as to inform the kids about the extra materials, sites, resources when we study a topic, but nothing assigned.
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
A2: Google Classroom for assignments. I record myself using Quicktime, though I’ve also used
@screencasto
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macch12
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@molliany
https://t.co/UDLGmnflzr
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macch12
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
Q2: website
https://t.co/UDLGmnflzr
- can make easy flipped lessons using a template-like format.
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:15 PM EDT
@halversonandrea
Love to pick your brain! We're practically neighbors. In same voxer group, but haven't been in since last summer!
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@macch12
Thanks! I'll have to check it out!
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MrsLevenberg
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
A2: I send the link home for
https://t.co/oqOZlEjISZ
for kids to practice note ID at home.
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:16 PM EDT
@molliany
Where are you? And which Voxer group are you in?
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#VoxerLove
macch12
May 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2: website
https://t.co/UDLGmmXKHT
- great easy flipped lessons using a template-like format.
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MusTchrMichelle
May 17 @ 9:17 PM EDT
A2 I need to learn more.I just used a dig. recorder or my phone and edited the recording using Audacity and emailed it.
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@halversonandrea
Andover, MN. MN Educators, but with masters program and all, I just can't keep up!
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@desmusik
@tracyking
@molliany
Increased access helps, but make sure resources are accessible offline for Ss w/o internet at home!
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alicekeeler
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
@mspatricianhfb
Try full version
@snagit
it's awesome and worth every penny
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:18 PM EDT
A2 from Elizabeth Shier
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https://t.co/D5pRDQV28w
macch12
May 17 @ 9:14 PM EDT
@molliany
https://t.co/UDLGmnflzr
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
@halversonandrea
@desmusik
@tracyking
@molliany
I like Google Classroom bc you can make videos/other things available offline
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:19 PM EDT
Q3 coming up!
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:20 PM EDT
Q3: What are some of the resources YOU use to help learn more or use as a support about Flipping?
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
Look at EdPuzzle or Zaption for creating videos with interactive elements
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
#flippedclassroom
#flippedlearning
#flipclass
are other Twitter Groups
https://t.co/aaUxRUfNi0
https://t.co/n1pNHLTAVE
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TechyTrends
Mar 19 @ 5:03 AM EDT
Flipping The Music Ed Classroom - this is a challenge, ... -
#tech
#technology
#technews
https://t.co/HZRjCRlJMw
https://t.co/Oa32ojBonw
mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:21 PM EDT
A3: Honestly my experience has been more DIY- seeing what works best for me and the students
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Conferences have been helpful though
MrsLevenberg
May 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
A3: Twitter, teacher communication, and general assessments of student needs.
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
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Sometimes it’s easier to stumble through on your own!
https://t.co/JV0zPO9Mj5
macch12
May 17 @ 9:22 PM EDT
@mspatricianhfb
Me too! Pretty much exactly what you said...
desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:23 PM EDT
https://t.co/yWgt4SD3B1
is my district's resource page for Flipping your Classroom.
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:24 PM EDT
A3 There are several blogs, here are some.
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https://t.co/0KfLWpdK9g
https://t.co/GfVZ5VZorY
desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
A3 Edmodo resources
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https://t.co/JCON38ldcX
molliany
May 17 @ 9:25 PM EDT
@desmusik
Great resources! Thanks!
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jennifer_gilles
May 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
I'm interested in flipping, but I teach PreK-2. Anyone flip with kiddos this young?
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:26 PM EDT
Don’t miss next week’s chat about Summer PD opportunities! Any specific questions you want answered?
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https://t.co/zW2mT8DI9B
desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
Q4 coming up!
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@jennifer_gilles
I use Google Classroom minimally with my 2nd graders- they’ve been using it to learn songs for our upcoming show!
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halversonandrea
May 17 @ 9:27 PM EDT
@jennifer_gilles
Not much, but like the idea of using videos to demo a concept while I prep another area of the room
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desmusik
- Moderator
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
Q4 What is Ss do not have the internet at home? How else may Ss participate in Flipping and be held accountable?
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MrsLevenberg
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
@jennifer_gilles
mostly for rehearsal- I send rehearsal videos to classroom teachers for them to practice with before a show.
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MusTchrMichelle
May 17 @ 9:28 PM EDT
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I have to head out, but I look forward to reading the rest later. Thanks!
MrsLevenberg
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@desmusik
That IS the question!
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molliany
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
@jennifer_gilles
Haven't done it, but have heard of in-class flip. Students watch the video, then do activities to support.
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mspatricianhfb
May 17 @ 9:29 PM EDT
A4: I have Ss make vids avail. offline, practice and record at home, upload videos at school- this is for recorder
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