2024VSTE Annual Conference

This workshop offers an innovative approach to music composition using Apple iPads. Participants will learn how to capture everyday sounds and transform them into unique musical compositions through the powerful features of GarageBand. This hands-on session aims to demonstrate the creative potential of found sound projects and challenge attendees to consider how they might integrate this engaging activity into their own courses. By the end of the workshop, participants will not only have created their own mini-compositions but also gained insights into enhancing student engagement through technology-driven music education strategies. Join us to explore the intersection of technology, creativity, and pedagogy, and leave with practical ideas for inspiring your students.; As we seek novel methods for students to reflect on learning experiences, this session encourages participants to consider the podcast as a creative method for reflection. We have learned the value of reflection, but students are sometimes resistant to providing meaningful responses to our prompts. By encouraging creative methods for the reflection activity, students are more keen to participate and provide in-depth reflections on learning. A brief unit covering the fundamentals of podcasting allows the student to create a podcast format including their own unique intro/outro music, bumpers, and underscore - opportunities to personalize their artifact. Furthermore, the facilitator is able to collect and retain these audio reflections in a portfolio that provides evidence of continued growth and reflection. Adaptable to any content area, this presentation will provide materials and activities to move from ideation to action.