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• I am interested in music technology and wanted to get some tips on how to use my IPad in the General music classroom. • I enjoyed the time devoted to networking. • The technology sessions were innovative and informative. • The sessions in my main area (choral) were informative and helpful. • I stuck mostly to technology (and attended the revitalizing general music workshop because I knew that the presenter would be talking about GarageBand with middle school). I felt that the first GarageBand workshop was useful for helping attendees become familiar and comfortable with the program. However, I was hoping to learn more about using GarageBand in a classroom setting - either lesson plans or managing individual projects, etc. I really felt the iPad workshop was great - just good information sharing - really helpful!
• The most valuable information came from workshops in instrumental areas which are not my forte, eg. brass for non-brass players, percussion for non-percussionists, etc.
• Reading sessions and hands on tech were the best! Stuff I could really use. • The GarageBand hands on “play” time was most useful--I learned more than I knew before about how to manipulate the software, i.e. adding tracks and loops. My students have access to iMacs and MacBooks so I will definitely use this newfound skill. Thank you!
• The iJam was useful in that my students have access to iPads at school and I needed to experience the virtual instruments before school started as I do not personally own an iPad.
• I use SmartBoards on a daily basis and will also use the info. from that session. • I learned many practical ideas to implement in the classroom right away reading music and learning about vocal percussion. • I enjoyed having a wide variety of workshops. I was glad to see that there were workshops being offered in all levels. I enjoyed hearing the “Rock and Roll Chorus!”
• The iPad workshop was wonderful - I got some great app ideas I know I’ll use in the classroom. All of the sessions and presenters were great.
• I am currently looking for a job and being able to keep in the loop as to what is happening in music education as well as being able to obtain new skills is a huge help for me.
• The workshop was most productive for me because I acquired more lesson ideas that enhance the teaching of students that may have special needs. The workshops also inspired me, as I facilitate musical experiences in the classroom, to continue investigation and utilization of the ever growing technological tools.
• Gave me insights in how to be a better teacher. Gave me some new ideas in what to teach. Gave me a renewed energy and excitement for the new year. Chance to meet with colleagues and discuss similar experiences.
• In addition to identifying the issues and subject of each workshop, the presenters actually shared ideas and successful tips. Sometimes presenters spend too much time identifying the concept without offering workable solutions.
• Addressed very specific problems in instrumental teaching, Got a pointer from each session. • Information with relevant, supported with handouts and references, questions were addressed and speakers were professional, creative, supportive and delightful.
• Great new ideas -- and reminders of things I already knew but hadn’t been using. • Listeing to colleagues and hearing their experiences. • I’m always looking for new ideas & ways to teach. I came away with a new bag of tricks! • You did a fabulous job organizing and executing the summer workshop! I learned so many things I can bring back to the classroom. I love Summer Workshop! Thank you!
• Networking and refreshing new ideas for the new school year. 7. In your opinion, what area(s) of information is/are needed?
• State
Standards.More groups coming in. • I can’t think of any. • Technique, tone production. Problem- solving areas for instrumental. Challenges for small sized districts and performing groups with gaps of instruction.
• I wish that more people would attend this fabulous offering of NJMEA. Please advertise your summer 2013 workshops this coming winter at the February 2013 conference! Is there a way we can (as attendees today) advertise your efforts to our circle of colleagues in our neighboring districts? I suppose I wish your attendance was staggering, because you guys do such a super job!
•More technology, assessment ideas and information, NJ core curriculum standards, cross-curricular ideas. • Please provide water as a beverage option in the morning and that is really the only thing I felt was lacking.
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