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Music Education Technology Magazine
The premier publication for teachers using technology. Subscribe for free but the website is cool too.!
http://www.metmagazine.com/ |
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School Band and Orchestra Magazine
John Kuzmich writes a helpful column on technology in each edition.
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Keyboard Magazine
Always an excellent resource for teachers.
http://www.musicandcomputers.net/ |
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Music Technology Publications
A great list of helpful books in teaching using technology.
http://www.halpeterson.com/books.html |
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Lentine's Music Technology Magazine
One of the leading educational retailer archives past articles from its technology guide.
http://www.lentine.com/articles/ |
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eSchool News
An online destination for news related to education and educators.
http://www.eschoolnews.com |
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Instruments of Change Newsletters
An selection of education-focussed tech articles.
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Roland Educator Newsletters
A collection of articles and tools for educators.
click here |
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TI:ME
The Technology Institute for Music Educators great site with lesson plans and resources to teach teachers. Join and become certified as a music technology professional.
http://www.ti-me.org/
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Music Tech Teacher
http://www.musictechteacher.com/
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The Lucas Foundation
While not specifically music oriented, the Lucas Foundation (as in George Lucas) is an interesting site for teachers using computers in the arts.
http://www.glef.org/
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Technology Tips for Music Educators
Lesson plans and resources for classroom teachers using technology
http://www.essdack.org/music/
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Glossary of Music Technology Terms
A great bookmark for a teacher! Ray Dretske has produced this incredible, alphabetically
organized, find a definition of any music technology term immediately!
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Grammy
VH-1, NARAS, Grammy in Schools
http://www.grammy.com/
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IAEKM Educational Resources
The International Association of Electronic Keyboard Manufacturers
http://www.iaekm.org/p22.html
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Teacher Net
A chat center for music teachers to connect with each other.
http://www.teachers.net/mentors/music/
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Apple at School
Apple Computer site for educators.
http://www.thejournal.com/
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Tech Learning
CMP Media's site providing information on all areas of technology, not just music.
http://www.techlearning.com/
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CMEA Technology Links
A great listing of help sites from California Bay Section of Music Educators
http://www.cmeabaysection.org/
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K-12 Resources for educators
A comprehensive list of tech resources for K-12 teachers.
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/
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MIDI Resources for Teachers
A compilation of additional websites, specifically for K-12 teachers.
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/
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Opportunity to Learn (OTL) National Standards for Music
Important to have bookmarked for tailoring your curriculum and for approaching your administration for technology funds.
http://www.menc.org/
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MENC
Music Educators National Conference
http://www.menc.org/
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IAJE
International Association of Jazz Educators
http://www.iaje.org/
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TI:ME
The Technology Institute for Music Educators
Established 10 years ago as a collaborative effort between academics and industry. Its purpose is to train teachers to use technology in a standardized and noncompetitive way. Each year, summer sessions are held all over the county. Teachers can earn EC units and become certified as a music technology professional
http://www.ti-me.org/
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NAMM
The National Association of Music Merchants
http://www.namm.com/education/
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MarchingLinks.com
A comprehensive index site listing marching band suppliers,
designers, circuits, affiliations, publications, events, units etc.
http://www.marchinglinks.com
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ATMI
The Association for Technology in Music Education
http://atmi.music.org/
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Harry Fox Agency
A helpful online search and mechanical licensing tool.
http://harryfox.com/public/songfile.jsp |
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Advocacy: |
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Support Music
Music and the arts are vital to every child's education. Is your child's music program in danger of being cut? This site offers effective tips for taking action and the latest evidence of music's importance. Revive your community's commitment. Use SupportMusic.com to face the challenge head on. You CAN make a difference!
http://www.supportmusic.org
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Music for All
The Music for All Foundation is a national non-profit organization committed to expanding the role of music and the arts in education, to heightening the public’s appreciation of the value of music and arts education, and to creating a positive environment for the arts through societal change
http://www.music-for-all.org |
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American Music Conference
AMC’s goal is to build credibility for music and music education, especially at an early age, and to expand that portion of the population that enjoys and makes its own music
http://www.amc-music.org/ |
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GAMA/Guitars in the Classroom
How about adding a guitar class? These two groups offer help in training teachers to teach basic guitar, as well as installing full service guitar programs in public schools.
View the video and see some of the success storiess that GAMA has in growing guitar programs.
www.discoverguitar.com |
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