Technology+Resources

__Technology Resources__

Internet Access (DS)
 * Music students visit designated web pages to gather information related to subject area. (DV)
 * Internet access can provide a vast amount of information in a short period of time. (DS)
 * Internet access can provide the opportunity for learning tools such as Wiki, Google Apps, etc. (DV)
 * Family Access- Allows parents and students immediate access to teachers gradebook. Allows for two way email communication between teacher and parent. Students can track missing assignments etc. (DV)

Elmo (DV)
 * Allows class to easily view teachers computer screen. (DV)
 * Student power point presentations, class projects can be shared with the class. (DV)

Classroom Response System (CRS or 'clickers') (DS)-
 * In clicker systems, each student uses a device (a "clicker") that looks like a TV remote to answer questions posed by the instructor in a specially-designed PowerPoint presentation. Summaries of student responses can be shown in real time to both instructors and students.

Compound Binocular Microscope with USB digital camera
 * Allows specimens to be shown on computer screens or projected onto a screen for the entire class to view at the same time. (DS)

Interactive Smart Board(DV)
 * Allows class to colaboratively work on projects where all can see.(DV)

Electronic Tuner
 * Measures frequency of pitch to help student tune musical instruments.(DV)

Metronome
 * Provides steady tempo for students to assist them with their time and rhythm. (JS)

Digital Audio/Video Recorder
 * A recorder will allow for immediate feedback for students. Not only will students be able to hear what they just played, but they will able to see themselves in order to focus on issues such as posture. (JS)
 * Allows students to view marching band performance from the perspective of the audience. (DV)

Smart Music
 * Interactive music software program for band that allows teachers create assignments. Students practice those assignments on computers and then teachers grade and track the students' progress. (JS)


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Pyware Charting Program
 * Computerized charting program for marching band choreography that allows students to individually track their moves in a marching band show. They can also see the relationship of their unit to the entire picture.(DV)