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ONLINE COURSES
SEPTEMBER 23–DECEMBER15, 2019
REHEARSAL INNOVATION: TECHNIQUES & STRATEGIES TO IGNITE THE ENSEMBLE
CLASSROOM withGlenSchneider 3graduatecredits $1,050
This class will examine and evaluate the teaching methods, leadership traits, and program development ideas shared by nationally known directors based on readings found in The Conductors Companion by Gary Stythe. Blending together wisdom and guidance from experienced teachers with practical ways to apply the con- cepts studied, participants will be required to do weekly readings and written reflections, as well as several long term projects based on the units of study (musicianship, conducting, engagement, program develop- ment).#7079
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN MUSIC EDUCATION with Dr. Alice Hammel
3 graduate credits $1,050
Teaching music to students with special needs requires skills and dispositions not always taught in under- graduate programs. Through the use of appropriate adaptations and modifications students can succeed,
at their own pace, in any music classroom or ensemble. This course emphasizes the importance of the per- sonhood and dignity of all students, a knowledge of litigation and legislation regarding students with special needs in music, and a practical approach to meeting the needs of all students in any music classroom setting. #7449
TECHING THE GENERAL MUSIC CLASSROOM: INTEGRATING 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY INTO THE GENERAL MUSIC CLASSROOM with Manju Durairaj 3 graduate
credits $1,050
This course lays the foundation for integrating technology effectively in the music classroom while maintain- ing the integrity of an existing active music-making curriculum within a 21st century curricular framework. The course is designed for all music teachers regardless of whether they have limited or considerable exper- tise with technology applications such as PowerPoint (Google Slides), SMART Notebook, and/or tablet apps including Seesaw, Book Creator, Explain Everything, Educreations, Flipgrid, Socrative, and GarageBand. This course is packed with animated visuals, presentations, iPad/Chromebook/tablet activities, and SMART Board/ interactive whiteboard application templates, lessons, activities and assessments for PreK-8 general music teachers. While this course is designed for all teachers, teachers using the Orff Schulwerk, Kodály, or Music Learning Theory approaches can enhance their instruction with digital manipulatives, engaging center activi- ties and assessments using templates provided. Each assignment may be customized to the curriculum of each participating teacher.#7379
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR THE MODERN MUSIC EDUCATOR with Keith Ozsvath 3 graduate credits $1,050
Do you struggle to integrate technology into your rehearsal? Maybe you want to be more intentional and effec- tive with your technology use? Or perhaps you feel like your students know more about technology than you do? This course will prepare you to integrate technology as a way to enhance your teaching and professional development. Discover tools and online software that will help you create practical, engaging lessons and assignments for your students. A portion of the course will be spent on establishing or enhancing your profes- sional learning network (PLN) in the online music education world. This course is geared toward the instru- mental or choral teacher who has limited technology experience. #7029