5 Ways to Avoid Teaching an Absurd Online Class

5 Ways to Avoid Teaching an Absurd Online Class

How to help prevent asynchronous online students from learning less! Prior to discussing the five methods for preventing the delivery of absurd online classes, let us consider some contextual information. Because of my experiences as a student in as well as being a designer and teacher of asynchronous online courses, an opinion piece in Inside…

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Evaluating Articulation Agreements

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Articulation agreements between academic institutions When colleges or universities agree to cooperatively recognize and accept the transfer of students’ academic credits toward specific degree programs, they have formed what is often called an Articulation Agreement. Such an agreement is a partnership that joins different institutions for specified degree programs. Articulation agreements, by definition, are between…

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Ultimate Music Curriculum Design Toolkit for Music Teachers

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Organize Your Music Curriculum The Ultimate Music Curriculum Design Toolkit provides music teachers with resources and tools to help them design and organize their music curriculum. It aims to help teachers get organized, prioritize their teaching goals, discover new possibilities, and help students succeed in their musical education. The toolkit includes resources on standards, essential…

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5 Important Skills Music Teachers Need

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How to Stay Competitive as a Music Instructor In this post, I’ll outline a list of 5 important skills music teachers need to stay competitive in the technology age. The goal isn’t to become an expert in each skill but rather to establish a foundation upon which you can build. These skills will prove invaluable,…

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6 Examples of Music Technology

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Enhancing Music Education through Technology Discover 6 examples of music technology and how they’re transforming education with virtual instruments and music production software, such as GarageBand, Ableton Live, and FL Studio, provide students with the opportunity to explore and create music in a digital environment. These platforms offer a wide range of virtual instruments, effects,…

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Feedback is Essential in the Teaching and Learning Process

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Helpful Feedback from an unlikely source… Teachers want students to take and act upon their feedback. And students, generally, want feedback that is helpful and actionable for future assignments or for revising and resubmitting past assignments. So what kind of feedback will students heed and use? Articles and videos written and recorded by educators are…

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The Impact of eLearning on Music Education: Transforming Teaching and Learning

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Discover How Online Learning Transforms Teaching Music The Ultimate Music Curriculum Design Toolkit provides music teachers with resources and tools to help them design and organize their music curriculum. It aims to help teachers get organized, prioritize their teaching goals, discover new possibilities, and help students succeed in their musical education. Cost Efficiency Traditional music…

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Salary Insights and Career Growth: Exploring the Path of a Music Professor

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Salary Prospects Music professors play a crucial role in academia, imparting knowledge, and shaping the next generation of musicians. Let’s explore the salary prospects for music professors in the United States.  Average Salary The median annual salary for postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers in 2023 was $100,840  Salary by Location: California: Average salary for…

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3 Great Ideas for Teaching Music Theory Using an Online Textbook

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Music Theory and Online Education As technology reshapes education, online learning has become increasingly prevalent, offering unprecedented access to resources and opportunities for students worldwide. Music theory lends itself well to online instruction, with a wealth of digital tools and platforms available to enhance learning. In this article, we’ll explore three great ideas for online…

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