My first class in the MAT program was MEDUC 504, Technology in Education. One of the greatest tools I gained from this course was the development of a Professional Learning Network. This included creating a Twitter account and identifying resources to follow, and creating other online communities. One of my favorite resource that I found during this time is EdWeb, which allows me to connect with colleagues and communities on various topics. The EdWeb community includes blogs, discussion boards, resource library, and webinars with research, tools, and connections to materials and ideas for every classroom. One of the communities I visit frequently is Arts & Music in Early Learning, which is sponsored by Music Together.
With a background in Music Education I know what an important role music plays in education. An upcoming webinar caught my interest, Supporting the Development of Children's Approaches to Learning with Music and Movement Activities, scheduled for September 27. Even if I am unable to watch the webinar live, EdWeb keeps archives so I can access it at any time. This webinar will explore how music making supports a variety of learning styles, and may help us as educators gain insight into how our students learn.
http://home.edweb.net/webinar/childrens-learning-music-movement/
Great post! I really enjoyed learning about the EdWeb tool and will be sure to use it in the future. Furthermore, I found the subject addressed in the Webinar, "Supporting the Development of Children's Approaches to Learning with Music and Movement Activities," to be fascinating. I can definitely myself adapting some of these strategies within a special education classroom, so thank you for posting!Finally, your blog is very professional and aesthetically pleasing for the reader, nicely done.
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