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Module I: Introduction

Lesson 1: Meet Your Instructors
Meet and Greet
CC: Build Your Network
Lesson 2: Course Goals and Standard Activities
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: Prioritize
RL: Master List of Resources
CC: Master Resource List
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part I = Experience
JR: Experience
Lesson 2: Smashing Boundaries Part II = Current Resources
JR: Current Resources
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 Survey
Lesson 4: Making Space for Reflection
RL: Lesson/Unit Quick Reflection
QC: The Habit of Reflection
Module IV: Part I Educating the Whole Student

Lesson 1: Project Based Learning
RL: PBL Activities
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 Plans
Lesson 7: Keep It Relevant
RL: Playlist Request Form
QC: Relevancy Check 101
CC: How does it look in YOUR classroom?
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 Do
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-Assessment
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
Share Your Experience with TCME Course

Share a Testimonial About The Confident Music Educator Course!
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 Octavos
Rounds and Canons
Choir Games

QC: Make a list of daily and/or weekly to-do's

Quick Challenge:

Make a list of the things you do daily. Then make a list of the things you do weekly. Compare lists. Is there anything you want to add, move from daily to weekly or from weekly to daily? Is there anything that can be streamlined?