Samuel Wright
W IX .C O M I NT E R ACT IV E WE B SI T E S Anyone, including your department, can make professional, media rich w ebsites for free. Ever given the task to your students to make a PowerPoint presentation or Keynote on the “Instruments of the Orchestra?” Or to write a report, collate some links or just research “World Music?” W here is the “music” in this? How are your students involved in the world of music or interacting with orchestra timbres? With Wix.com students can create windows into their own learning with real music and performances!
1. FIRST IMPRESSIONS As a music educator I found it difficult to collate all the many resources in books or online into one unit of work. Then there was the issue of, “what is achievable?” or “what exactly is out there?” when it comes to create project based tasks. The ‘why’ is obvious as it diminishes classroom management issues, enhances ‘on task’ time and produces content rich and authentic learning experiences. But what could I, a non-code speaking teacher do? • Orchestra Wix.com Video Comments: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Some Wix.com Websites I made earlier: 1. World Music Site 2. Ukulele Workshops Site Some Professional Wix.com Websites: 1. http://www.karolinapasierbska.com/ 2. http://www.wix.com/thislifescandal/chrisbiggin Feeling Creative? Then put down some quick ideas for when you get to create your own: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……
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