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Module I: Introduction

  • Lesson 1: Meet Your Instructors
  • Meet and Greet15
  • CC: Build Your Network
  • Lesson 2: Course Goals and Standard Activities2
  • Lesson 3: TCME Journal Video
  • RL: TCME Complete Journal Modules I-IX
  • Terms and Conditions

Individual Coaching Sessions

  • Individual Coaching Session with Jessica Grant
  • Individual Coaching Session with Danielle Larrick

Module II: Resources

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  • Lesson 1: The Challenge
  • QC: Prioritize19
  • RL: Master List of Resources
  • CC: Master Resource List
  • Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part I = Experience
  • JR: Experience1
  • Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part II = Current Resources
  • JR: Current Resources1
  • Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part III = When A Lesson Doesn't Go As Planned
  • RL: Smashing Boundaries Idea List
  • QC: Dig From the Trash Can

Module III: Creating a Vision

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  • Lesson 1: The Big Picture
  • Lesson 2: Ditch the Stigma
  • QC: Design Your Space
  • JR: Dream Big
  • Lesson 3: Talk it Out Part I = The Power of Simple Conversation
  • Lesson 3: Talk it Out Part II = Opportunities for Meaningful Conversations
  • RL: Musician Profile
  • RL: End of Workshop Survey
  • RL: End of Trimester Survey1
  • Lesson 4: Making Space for Reflection
  • RL: Lesson/Unit Quick Reflection
  • QC: The Habit of Reflection7

Module IV: Part I Educating the Whole Student

  • Lesson 1: Project Based Learning1
  • RL: PBL Activities2
  • Lesson 2: Orff Approach Overview
  • RL: Orff Lesson Activities
  • Lesson 3: Dalcroze Approach Overview
  • RL: Dalcroze Lesson Activities
  • Lesson 4: Kodály Approach Overview
  • RL: Kodály Lesson Activities
  • Lesson 5: Music Learning Theory Overview
  • RL: Music Learning Theory Lesson Activities
  • Lesson 6: Modern Band Overview
  • RL: Sample Modern Band Lesson Plans1
  • Lesson 7: Keep It Relevant
  • RL: Playlist Request Form
  • QC: Relevancy Check 1012
  • CC: How does it look in YOUR classroom?5

Module IV: Part II MS Students Social, Emotional, Physical and Vocal Development

  • RL: Conversation about Student Development (Social, Emotional, Physical, and Vocal)

Module V: Planning

  • Lesson 1: What Lesson Planning Can Do3
  • QC: Designing a Plan
  • RL: Using National, State, or District Standards to Guide Planning
  • CC: Make a list of teaching concepts and standards for one grade level
  • Lesson 3: Creating Music Concept Flow Charts
  • CC: Create a flow chart for one grade level
  • Lesson 4: Long Range Planning (Year, Semester, and Trimester)
  • RL: Long Range Planning (Trimester) Process Walk-Through
  • CC: Part I Create a long range plan for one grade level (year, semester, trimester)
  • RL: Monthly Lesson Plan Video Walk-Through
  • CC: Part II Create a monthly plan for one grade level
  • Lesson 5: Short Term Weekly Planning
  • RL: Curriculum Map Template
  • Lesson 6: Daily Lesson Planning
  • RL: Danielle and Jessica Talk About Lesson Planning (Video and Podcast Links)
  • CC: Create your daily lesson plan template

Module VI: Assessment

  • Assessment Survey
  • Lesson 1: How We Assess
  • RL: Assessment Examples
  • Lesson 2: Pre-Assessment2
  • QC: Create a Pre-Assessment
  • Lesson 3: Keeping Track of Student Growth
  • Lesson 4: Rubrics (Holistic, Analytic, Developmental, Single Point, and Checklists)
  • QC: Create a Rubric
  • Lesson 5: Assessing Specific Musical Skills
  • RL: Carnegie Hall Rubric and Assessment Examples
  • QC: Create a Rubric for a Specific Music Skill
  • Lesson 6: Assessing Individual and Group Projects
  • Lesson 7: Assessing through Drawing, Speaking, and Video
  • RL: Comparing and Contrasting Assessments

Module VII: Technology

  • Lesson 1: Integrating Technology into the Classroom
  • Lesson 2: How to Monitor and Set Expectations for Technology Use
  • QC: Technology Resources
  • Lesson 3: Technology Accessories and Devices for the Music Classroom
  • Lesson 4: Overview of Technology Websites and Apps
  • Interactive Lessons: Google Sites, Classroom Screen, and EdPuzzle
  • Lesson 6: Digital Graphic Design with Canva
  • Lesson 7: Soundtrap, Chrome Music Lab, & Solfeg.io
  • Lesson 8: Noteflight
  • Lesson 9: March Madness and Spotify Monthly Listening Lessons
  • Lesson 10: Review Content with the Game Blooket
  • QC: Create a Lesson Using a Technology Resource
  • CC: Lesson Materials
  • RL: Quick Guide to Tech Resources

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Module VIII: Advocacy and Communication

  • Lesson 1: What is Advocacy & Why is YOUR program important?
  • QC: Write your "Why"!
  • Lesson 2A: Community Sharing - Parents, Students, and Colleagues
  • QC: Create a Template
  • CC: Share Your Newsletter Template
  • RL: Good News from Music
  • Lesson 2B: Community Sharing - Programs & Performances
  • JR: Thinking Outside the Box
  • Lesson 3: Student Communication
  • RL: Sample Student E-mail
  • RL: Pink Slip
  • Lesson 4: Parent Communication
  • Lesson 5: Communicating with Administration
  • Lesson 6: Communicating with Colleagues

Module IX: The Whole Musician Educator

  • Lesson 1: Self-Care with Danielle
  • Lesson 2: Self-Care with Jessica
  • RL: Further Resources on Teacher Self-Care
  • QC: Create a Self-Care List
  • Lesson 3: Time Blocking
  • Lesson 4: Daily and Weekly To-do's
  • QC: Make a list of daily and/or weekly to-do's
  • RL: Agenda Powerhouse
  • Lesson 5: Boundaries
  • QC: Setting Boundaries
  • Lesson 6: Management Tools and Organizers (Trello, Asana,...)
  • QC: Explore a management site (Trello, Asana, ...)

Bonus Module: Choir

  • Choir Resource: Choir octavo review, introductions, and rehearsal outline
  • Choral Octavos1
  • Rounds and Canons2
  • Choir Games