http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org A blog concerning the professional life of Carol Broos, a music teacher at Sunset Ridge School Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:01:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been working hard on new technologies for the MIDI lab. iPod Nanos Through the Teacher “Best Buy” is purchased seven nanos and external speakers. I have loaded the nanos with songs that students can rehearse. No more CD players that don’t work, plus I find some students don’t even know ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/08/24/four-cool-tools-for-the-coming-year/ It was a perfect storm. MTI had their server down for three days, the payment came in late, and Mrs. Broos forgot to add up all the extras for the check. Well, after ten phone calls, I finally have a script in my hands. It looks great. I was a ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/08/11/scripts-for-willy-wonka/ I was presented a proclamation concerning the Golden Apple by Mayor Daley. I could invite anyone to City Hall to witness the proclamation. In attendance was Don Golden (Band Director SRS), Mary Bortz (retired Art teacher SRS and my nominator), Dr. Linda Vieth (Superintendent of SRS), Barb Golomb (a parent ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/08/03/golden-apple-and-mayor-daley/ I have just finished up four days of NECC, the National Computing Educators Conference. I am really ready for a LONG nap. What an incredible conference it was. The sheer numbers (over 12,000 people) and the vast amount of vendors and presentations were a bit overwhelming. What you get from ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/07/08/my-reflections-on-necc-2008/ The fourth graders performing "High School Musical" interactively in the music classroom using Playstation 2 video game. There were so in to it. There were only two microphones, but the entire class sang. Students love the show and they know all the words. Great way to end the year;) http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/06/05/rockin-in-the-music-room/ I LOVE giving awards. To a Fine Arts student, this day is their “Academy” award. Instead on giving out a specific number, I have a checklist of what students have to do in the MIDI Lab (music class) in order to receive an award. Additionally, I give out music technology ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/05/30/sixth-seventh-and-eighth-grade-fine-arts-assembly/ With the last days of school approaching, I am finished with the curriculum for the year. I try to end early in the year, thus allowing enough time for new activities and time to experiment. I have Guitar Hero II, III, and Rock the ‘80’s, along with Singstar and High ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/05/28/whats-inside-the-guitar/ What an incredible day. It started at 11:00, when WTTW arrived for the day to videotape. They first interviewed Mrs. Mary Bortz, the retired art teacher from Sunset Ridge in front of the 75th anniversary mural she helped paint. Then a former student, Cody Fry came and gave his words. ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/05/16/taping-for-the-september-6-golden-apple-gala/ I spent the morning down at WTTW studios in Chicago with the other nine winners of the Golden Apple. Additionally, many of the apple representatives were there as well. Golden Apple will come out to my classroom for still shots, which is for the program. WTTW will be videotaping all ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/05/11/golden-apple-meeting/ I started the week with five different shows of HONK! with 149 middle school children grades 4-8. The show has been life-changing for so many students. The interaction of the various grade levels along with the talent has been incredible. I have three more individual cast to go. It is ... http://carolbroos.learnerblogs.org/2008/05/08/honk-and-the-golden-apple-what-a-week/