Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Music on the Web

Music is another fantastic way we can engage our learners. Music can create the atmosphere within a classroom and help guide the way we want people to feel. If we want a calm classroom environment we put on relaxing music, if we want people to get active we choose a fast pace piece of music.

Until a recent lecture at University i was completely oblivious to the copyrights that went with downloading music. Actually i was unaware of almost all copyrights relating to images, videos and music. I did not realise how strict this was and am extremely grateful to have this knowledge now. Like most people i would have just been downloading and using what i felt i needed to make my learning experiences better.

I found planty of music i could use in the classroom and for all different reasons. I like the idea of using music to change an activity, especially when children are completing rotation activities. However i have chosen a piece in the Children's music called - They eyes of an angel. I would use this after a lunch break with the younger years to calm them down and prepare their minds for the learning activities they are about to complete.

I like to use music in the classroom whenever possible and appropriate. I think it adds a whole new dynamic to the learning experiences and in most cases the children love it!!

I would love to here how other people use music in the classroom...

Thanks

2 comments:

  1. Hi Jasmin,
    Feel free to check out my blog posting on Music in the classroom. I have found music to be a great tool for early childhood education. I'm an avid user of music in my program as i believe it fosters the development of gross motor skills as well as teaching them about rhythm, movement and timing. I often use scarves for the students and invite them to move around to the feeling of the music. What's even better is that, it's great fun for everyone!

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  2. Thank Antoinette - sounds great! Like you i love music in the classroom, it can add so much more to the classroom climate and how the children are feeling. I know how i feel when i listen to music so like you i am all for using a variety of tunes in the room.
    Thanks again for your ideas.

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