Music Teacher Coffee Talk

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT Episode #89   In this episode, Carrie and Tanya discuss things that we have done differently this year due to Covid restrictions and protocols that we plan on continuing when things go back to "normal."  Main Theme: Keepers from our Covid School Year Here are some thing that we did differently this year that we plan to continue into the future! Cleanliness: Sanitizing hands on the way in Better instrument cleaning procedures Use individual music kits for common manipulatives, if budget and time allow Philosophy and Curriculum: Larger focus on social-emotional learning Keep the lesson focus on one main concept rather than two or more Slow down, use less song literature, take more time to let concepts and skills sink in More inclusion of music listening and appreciation of diverse music Project based learning ( Check out great this project about Careers in Music from Michelle Rose) Tech and Tools: Continue using Seesaw and Google Classroom for...

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT Episode #88: Preparing and Presenting Professional Development   In this episode, Carrie and Tanya share tips and strategies for preparing and presenting a professional development session. We talk about different ideas for presenting whole or half day workshops or shorter conference sessions. Highs and Lows Tanya has been enjoying using Blooket for fun trivia and review games with her student. Carrie has been enjoying a fun unit on Video Game Music with her 6th graders, using this product from Organized Chaos Music. Main Theme: Preparing and Presenting Professional Development Choosing your topic: Know your audience. Do research before your session to know what level and type of musical classes your participants teach and what their level of expertise and experience may be. Also, you could include poll at beginning of your PD to make quick adjustments as needed. Know current trends and needs from the music ed community. Know your venue, time fra...