How to Use a SMART Board in Music Class
The use of the SMART Board is widespread in the modern classroom. It has changed the way teachers prepare lesson materials and the way students interact with the material. If you're a music teacher who has observed the use of the SMART Board in other classrooms, but aren't quite sure how to implement it in your own, take heart. The introduction of technology may seem a bit daunting at first, but once you've learned how to properly use the SMART Board, the transition can be seamless and exciting.
Instructions
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Talk to your principal or parent group about the possibility of acquiring a SMART Board for your music classroom. Sometimes the music program works off of a separate budget than the rest of the school's programs, so you may need some help securing the funds to purchase a SMART Board. Most administrators like the idea of including technology in every subject area.
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Sign up to attend a workshop or technology seminar in your area that highlights how to use a SMART board. Many MENC conferences now include a SMART Board workshop geared specifically for the music class. Also check into the possibility of attending a webinar.
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Visit another school district to observe a music teacher who already uses the SMART Board in her classroom. Ask lots of questions and take notes. Observe what works and what doesn't. Ask if the teacher would share some of her lesson plans.
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Download your favorite music notation software like Sibelius or Finale Notepad, a free download version of Finale with more limited features. You can use these programs interactively with your SMART Board. These are great for teaching solfege and rhythm training, as well as composition and recognizing melodic patterns in different keys.
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Use your SMART Board for unit studies in subject areas like music eras, biographical profiles of composers, multicultural units or special holiday celebrations. No longer will you need extensive collections of posters, bulletin board materials, CD's and cassettes to round out a unit. All this information can be stored in one place to be presented on your SMART Board presentation.
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