Wikis+in+the+Classroom

Possible ways to use a Wiki to engage students or foster collaboration:


 * Post audio clips of the chorus songs, recorder songs, etc. for students to listen to and practice with at home.
 * Post audio clips of the students' performances in class of different songs, instrument performances etc. and have the students listen and self-evaluate, posting comments on things they feel the class did well and things they think could be improved.
 * Post video clips of quality performances of music in the genre each grade is studying as a resources (ex. have a page of quality performances of Japanese folk music played on traditional instruments for students to listen to and explore at home).
 * Connection between schools: Share audio clips of class performances with classes of the same grade in other schools. Comment on each others' musical performances.
 * Start discussions about relevant topics (composers, inspirations, tips for performance etc.)
 * Create a forum for posting links to audio and video files of music that students find inspirational for discussion (must find a way to monitor it so the choices are school appropriate...).

And now, just for fun, here's a random slideshow created with animoto:

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