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 * BLiME DAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 **

During this second day of BLiME we'll examine some of the "tech tools" associated with of Blended Learning, especially Web 2.0 apps (general and music) a little closer, with some "hands on" investigation.

In addition to the hands on activities with some of the major web apps (i.e. Google docs, Noteflight, etc.), pair up to preview/review some of the sites and apps listed on the "Web Links" portion of this wiki. Also, if you haven't downloaded Katie Wardrobe's "Ultimate Music Tech Resource Guide," please do so! You'll be glad you did :)


 * TRIAL PROJECTS with Blended Learning Content Creation Tools **

Each day throughout the course we'll engage in using some of the great "content creation tools" (mostly web-based) that might be employed when using a blended learning approach for a music course or unit. Your instructor will guide you through these mini projects/activities. Your grade for each is participation (did you accomplish the task or not).

**READING** - Read Chapter 5 (Motivate the Students) and Chapter 6 (Elevate Teaching) from the course text to prepare for tomorrow's class discussion/activity.

**Choose one of the two DISCUSSION QUESTIONS**, which appear in the discussion threads below, and respond thoughtfully: 1. What are the pros and cons of blended learning? Another way to approach this question is: What would be cool about using this approach and what pitfalls might I encounter for which I'd need to prepare? 2. How might building/delivering a blended learning music course be different than for traditional core academic areas (math, language arts, science, social studies)?

Use the threads already established below to share your responses.