Presentations Day 3

Jess Mullin

• overall good presentation
• at times almost too personal
• could have benefited from more facts

• could have moved around a little more

Scott McKown

• great energy
• good humor
• very prepared

• connection between teachers and influence on us 

Constance Zoppi

• interesting topic
• good transitions
• good multimedia
• could look at us a little more
• could have used a little less multimedia/more facts

Jen Gadaree

• very interesting topic
• seem to be very knowledgeable
• don't say um as much- you definitely know what you're talking about and don't need to! :)
• good balance of graphics/text/you speaking
• like how you exemplified for each level, even adults
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PLN: Last week wrap-up!

So,
While I'm trying to finish up work for my other classes, I figured I'd write my PLN now!
When researching for my Keynote presentation on my topic(Social Media in Music Education), I was looking on how National Associations in the realm of Music Education use social media tools, and found that many organizations use forums. An internet  forum is defined as "an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. " Both NAFME(National Association for Music Educators) and ACDA(American Choral Director's Association) have great online forum sections to their websites that are very easy to navigate.
   On NAFME's website, their forum section is divided  into topics ranging from Band to Music Composition to Advocacy strategies. They also have a section of archived forums if that's what you're looking for, and a freshness tab lets you know how long it's been since someone has posted in a particular section.
  ACDA has an entirely seperate website for its forum, entitled ChoralNet. Choral Net delves much deeper in terms of topics for dicussion, from history and research to program/administration and curriculum. They even have a classifieds section, for people looking for Conductors, Soloists, Accompanists, etc.
  Although this is something I've really only looked at on the surface, Internet forums are definitely something I'll be looking at in greater detail as I advance in my time here to see the future benefits.

Multimedia Presentations 11/30-Tech

Becki Walter-Bullying in Music Education

• really good statistics- great way to start presentation
• explained terms that we may not know
• great graphics
• moved around a lot, overall had a good energy
• kept audience engaged with interesting information, didn't linger too long on one particular subject

• great information about organizations that help to stop bullying and help victims 

Ben Scanlan-

• Used 9/11 as an example of how music touched his life in difficult times- good example of using art and music to heal
• great information on music students vs. non music students and their achievement
• good humor on why music justifies itself- not why it is needed in comparison to academic subjcet
• good example of how music's universal language can encourage communication between different peoples
• Great way to end presentation with Messiaen story
• overall good energy

Alex Wallace

• don't be so nervous! You have great information and know it- just be confident!
• Good graphics- would change up format a little so they're not all collages
• Became more confident as you went along- good job!
• a little short, you coud have elaborated more or used a sound clip!

Michael Papa

• Started off presentation with question- captured my attention
• Explained differences between combo and big band- good for people who didn't know(like me!)
• Good listening example- liked that you showed sheet music too
• Liked that you highlighted improvisation at all levels, starting at elementary- high school and the gradual increase in difficulty
• Liked that you used NAFME suggestions- justified what you were talking about
• Highlighted resources that one could use at the secondary level
• Good humor as well- in explaining students' comfor zones
• Seemed to be very knowledgable on subject

Rob Pietrzak-Ukulele in the Classroom

• Great and interesting topic!
• interesting to learn true pronunciation and history for someone not well-versed 
• highlighted differences between guitar and uke- seemingly similar but there are differences!
• good humor with the John Lennon thing
• liked that you informed us of benefits in music education- cost effectiveness is great!
• good to show how it can be used outside of the classroom
• good sound examples and graphics
• great ending- wrapped up why it's important- would work especially well in front of board of ed

Rebecca Pacuk-Pop Music in the Classroom

• good stats to start off presentation- lots of slides 
• great graphics, liked the graph
• presentation was engaging and moved quickly
• Highlighted importance of integrating contemporary instruments to engage students
• Liked that you highlighted online resources that educators could use
• Liked your PS 22 clip- great example of choirs singing popular music

Multimedia Presentations Day 2

Audrey Garcia: Why is Music Education important?

• good graphics
• great reasoning, backing up information
• overall, very clean presentation. not anything too flashy, but graphics/slides still engaging
• good ending quote
• nice ending with advocacy

Gabe: Music Education and Communaity

• Good presentation style
• Like how it was divided into specific communities- easy to understand
• good reasoning
• not too much text- just enough
• good length

Adam: Drum Corps

• Started off with good question- got us engaged
• funny moments as well
• very knowledgeable about topic
• in depth about audition process- very informative
• at points a little too informal, but not bad
• liked that you showed us specifics of things we might not understand
• good balance of text/graphics

Becky Bernardo: Braille

• Great beginning- very engaging
• good details in explaining logistics
• great balance of graphics/ text/understanding
• nice connection with Stevie Wonder- face we know
• very knowledgeable on topic- especially considering many of us do not know braille music

Tessa Belkin: Suzuki

• Great presence 
• loved the quote you used at end
• good balance of text/graphics
• Effective audio

Jamie Ellison: Kodaly

• Interesting topic
• good facts about Kodaly 
• Could have a little more energy so audience is more engaged in presentation
• seem a little shaky, but improving as presentation continues
• could present a little more to whole audience 
• good graphics- effective

• became stronger when she didn't look at presentation/computer- you definitely know the information. be more confident!

Kristen Lauria: Online Music Education

• liked personal connection to open presentation
• interesting graphics- engaging
• great detail- especially for relatively unknown topic
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