For today’s Phun Phriday post, I have a few examples of some unusual ways to make music. As my students explore this with our new MaKey MaKey, I have become more aware of alternative musical instruments. I am awed by the creativity exemplified in these videos! Pringles Cans Playable Organ Feel Flavor Playable Poster Landfill Harmonic
It’s time for state-wide testing in my neck of the woods. Even though we are not allowed to have computers on during the test, you might want to consider using GoNoodle after the test, particularly for students who have been sitting for awhile. They also recently added a feature called, “Flow,” which helps with stress. … Read more
As I mentioned in “Trends for Education in the 2013-2014 School Year,” augmented reality is going to be big in education. Really big. It has the potential to allow students to experience learning in so many different ways. For kids who do not learn best by reading or listening to lectures, augmented reality could definitely … Read more
This week, I am focusing on providing resources to “Squash the Summer Slide” as ReadWriteThink puts it. Parents often ask me at this time of year for ideas to keep my students challenged over the summer. ArtsEdge is a great site for classroom ideas, but here are a few links to articles that might be … Read more
“Painted Pie” is a video you will probably want to view more than once. The post-Impressionist artwork alone is stunning. But, even better, is the sweet story of a homeless boy who is searching for a human being to connect with him. The moral of the story, that you never know how many lives you … Read more
I have not used Choruzz in my classroom yet, but I can see the possibilities. This site allows you to create your own playlist of songs. There is no sign-in or registration required. Once you create a list, and “publish” it, you are given an embed code and a unique URL, so that anyone you … Read more