PLN: Resources, Resources, Resources!

Have you ever just wanted to go to one website that had a multitude of free resources for your perusal? Hickory Tech is the answer you've been looking for! With a multitude of resources for all different areas and grades of music education, it is definitely a website to turn to if you have no idea what you are looking for. My favorite part of it personally was the fact that each website contained a description of what the website was about, and how you could use the resource. It also shows if the website is new to the website and what it should be used for. It is a great resource for music teachers of all specialties!

PLN: Sphinx Kids!

        As this a technology of music education class, I have worked to find as many websites as possible to get students more involved in music, using technology. Music education is first and foremost about the children, and by allowing students to vitalize the resources before them, instead of having technology used only by teachers students can become much more connected to music.
      My find this week is Sphinx Kids! This website is full of interactive programs to get more students involved in classical music. The graphics are kid friendly, and there are many different sections to explore including matching games, practice sessions, and instrument discovery rooms. If you ever get the chance to use it in the classroom, I would highly recommend it! Kids go crazy for technology, and using it for educational purposes is always a great tool!