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Favorite Tech for the Band Room

11/21/2018

 
Here is an overview of tech we use to make our lives a bit more streamlined and enhance student learning.

iPad Mini
We have a classroom set of 25 iPad minis the Traughber Band Boosters purchased for us in 2017 with fundraising money. 

Google Classroom
Classroom management system that pairs  with Google Drive
​Sets up as a sophisticated online Student Plan Book
Available to schools or districts that use Google Apps for Education
Excellent for recorded playing assessments

Google Slides
Daily Rehearsal Slide Template with Countdown Timer 
Include learning targets and objectives
Long term record of all lessons and shared info

Google Forms
Create surveys, quizzes (self grading), or event registration.
​We also use this for Weekly Theory Tests and to collect information for Parent Volunteers.
Results are sent to a spreadsheet.

Remind
Group texting app designed for educational use
Keeps phone numbers private

Quizlet
Interactive  study sets, flashcards and games
Premade sets available

Kahoot!
Game Style learning
Download data and view results

Note Names App
NoteNames+ tackles one of the most serious roadblocks for young musicians: The ability to instantly recognize the names of notes.

NinGenius App
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The only comprehensive instrument mastery app! Students on every instrument will learn NOTES, FINGERINGS & RHYTHMS through exciting gameplay.

Rhythm Bee
A subscription based rhythm system. 

​Note Flight
Easy to use on-line music notation program

Helpful Websites
https://www.freetech4teachers.com/
https://fingering.bretpimentel.com/
https://www.bgreco.net/band/

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