Author: ashleyconrad
Cello: Week 6
This week has been particularily challenging with everything that is going on in the world. Seeing the horrors of what is happening in Ukraine has been absolutely incomprehensible. I tried to focus that hurt and sorrow and direct it into different creative outlets. Ultimately I was able to animate some emotion through learning a new […]
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This week I submitted my midterm which consisted of a small performance of “The Scientist” as well as my Musical Growth Journal. I am having tremendous difficulty uploading my midterm for some reason. So stay tuned for that addition. Below you will find some pictures of my Musical Growth Journal. Some of the pages may […]
Read more "Cello: Week 5"Reflective Thinking: Inclusion
Today we spoke with Chantelle Morvay- Adams about inclusion and technology in K-12 classes. Chantelle spoke about the barriers to technology such as access, and little technological support for students and families. Chantelle also spoke about ableism and how it can affect access to technology for learners. Conversations around whether or not a child is […]
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This week we began learning how to read music is class. It turns out that there is EVEN MORE to learn that I didn’t realize existed! We were given some practice worksheets to take home, and I feel even more lost. I am really going to have to spend some time learning this skill. I […]
Read more "Cello: Week 5"Reflective Thinking: SAMR and TPACK
Today we dicussed SAMR and TPACK Models for technology integration to enhance learning in classrooms. The SAMR model describes how technology can be integrated to enhance and transform learning experiences. Subtitution and augmentation practices use technology as a tool to enhance learning experiences. Content and products have little to no function change or improvement. Modification […]
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This week I have noticed that while I seem to have more of my finger placement down, I am not familiar with the notes. One of my goals for this semester was to learn to read music, so I thought that writing them out in a few different ways may help me! This is what […]
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Today we met with our Tech Pod and dicussed preparing learners beyong the 2030’s, bullying and online safety, and mental health/ tehcnologies for promoting healthy lifestyles. Something that was interesting was how connected these three topics are. A common thread in our discussion was around the need to be technologically equipped as that is the […]
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I found our conversation and class on 21st century learners to be really interesting. It reaffirmed how important it is to consider the period of time these students are being brought up in. I know that I personally struggle with the idea of children and social media/ technology. It is something that I naturally want […]
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It was really helpful to have Rich McCue come in and speak about creating resources. I work part time as an Educational Consultant for School House Teaching Supplies and part of my role is creating content and reviewing childrens books! I am always looking for ways to improve my practice and add to my skills […]
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