Music Ed Tech 4U Podcast
Hi, we're a group of music educators, teachers, musicians, and tech-heads, who want to share our thoughts and simple ideas for using music to enhance learning in an online setting. These podcasts cover a range of areas, such as setting up equipment, creating video and sound files for recording and teaching, sharing your ideas online, and creating different approaches to teaching in a world that we haven't experienced before. These are meant to be informative and helpful with your music-making, learning, and teaching. Enjoy!
Episodes
16 episodes
Strategies and Reflections - Teaching online during COVID -19
In this episode, Brad and Carol share some reflections about the ways they have had to think about organizing and planning their online lessons, classes, lectures, and resources for students. The important factors underlying the emergence of CO...
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12:02
TMOHE - Conference reflections and takeaways for teaching music online!
In this podcast, Carol and Brad reflect on the recent TMOHE virtual conference hosted in Melbourne, and share a range of different reflections and takeaways from the event, discussing how the experience enabled a range of global perspectives an...
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10:43
Creating TMOHE - Teaching Music Online in Higher Ed Conference - The How and Why?
In this episode, Carol and Brad talk about the development of the original idea for a realtime conference about Teaching Music Online in Melbourne last year, and then how the advent of the COVID-19 scenario saw it move to a fully flipped, onlin...
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11:16
Teaching Music Online in Higher Ed conference - One week to go - May 15-16
One week out from the inaugural http://www.teachingmusiconlineinhighered.com/ conference, the conveners, Dr. Carol Johnson and Dr. Brad Merrick talk about the event and share some...
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9:23
Sharing some 'Aha' moments from teaching online. Experiences and reflections.
In this discussion, the two creators of the MusicEdtech4u podcasts and series, discuss some of the simple 'Aha' moments that have resonated with them, as they have been constantly working in the 'Online' teaching space. Using a series of reflec...
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12:23
Predictability as an online learning tool
Carol highlights the importance of predictability in learning. For example, as you shift to the online classroom, predictability can help decrease student anxiety. Listen to this episode as Carol explores how to use video announcements and Thur...
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4:48
Using Video Feedback for Performance Assessments
Starting with the question “How can I provide my students with more effective means of feedback for their performance assessment?" Carol outlines how she has shifted to implementing the use of video feedback. With video feedback, students can n...
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6:54
Reflections on the online teaching process - Food for thought and shifts in practice - just like going on stage!
In this episode, the two creators of this series, Brad Merrick and Carol Johnson chat across the city (online) about the way that teaching online in the virtual space has made them reposition their thinking and practice. This is the first of a ...
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10:04
Simple ideas for setting up and getting the best from your own device for a performance-exam recording
In response to questions from a number of teachers and students, this episode talks about some important, yet often forgotten areas in your performance, such as the way you set up in the room, the location of the device, the time of the da...
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7:00
Setting up monitors and sound - Tips for using local and online audio software
This Podcast explores the importance of having audio devices connected before using sound and also discusses the differences between using a local (on your computer- Audacity/Garage Band) or virtual (online-Soundtrap) software, and the differen...
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5:47
Some simple strategies to assist you teaching music online. Communication and pre-recorded audio.
One of the easiest things to do as a teacher is to slow down, give clear directions and also ensure that communication is effective both ways, as part of the online lesson. You can also think about the way you confirm understanding, while also ...
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6:30
Ideas for Asynchronous Assessment Activities
Looking for some asynchronous activities to try in your online music classroom? In this episode, we highlight we basic to advanced activities that you can try out with your students.
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11:11
Online choirs and ensemble rehearsals
Can you teach choir class online? Listen to this episode to discover some of the effective online activities you can use for your online choir class or online ensemble performance groups.
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7:49
Flipping it in class via screencasting
In this episode, the idea of screencasting and using the image of your main computer screen, accompanied by your own voice, or a combination of other sound sources is discussed. This podcast highlights the value of using your powerpoints, keyno...
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5:45
The Design Process for Creating an Online Music Course
If you are looking at how to plan your semester for teaching music online, this is the episode for you. We get down to the basic step-by-step outline of what you should be considering to not only get you started, but how to finish, that new onl...
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6:45
Sight and Sound - Simple ideas to help you setup your devices
In this first episode, we give a very general overview of some key considerations with sound and sight when developing online learning with reference to different teaching approaches, talking about different types of microphones, camera angles ...
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