Taylor


 * [[file:Ipad Reaction - Taylor.doc]]﻿[[file:Skype Review.doc]] **
 * Ipad Reaction: **

Although I think the Ipad would be a great classroom tool, I'm not so sure it would be a practical one. It's not something I would use often enough to spend so much money on. I tend to find technology to be unreliable, and I like to know that every student will be able to participate in the activity without any problems. I would love to have Ipads I could use, but I would probably only use them about once a week or so.
 * 1. Overall reaction to the Ipad and classroom use. **

There is a program called Karajan Pro. It is a music and ear trainer app for the Ipad. It teaches intervals, chords, key signatures, and a lot of other aspects of music theory. I could easily take a day out of rehearsing for each student to do these activities on the Ipad. Learning intervals, chords, and key signatures alone would help immensely with improving their musicianship and overall class efficiency. I would design a worksheet or somehow map out the activity so that each student would be learning the same things and would know exactly what to do.
 * 2. Create on activity using the Ipad. **

I found more websites that explained the Ipad and what apps there were rather than actual lesson plans. Some of those websites are: [] [] []
 * 3. Search for a lesson plan for your area. **

Karajan Pro - Music Theory and Ear Training Garage Band - Music Composition
 * 4. Find two apps that you could use in your area. **

﻿ I think the Ipad would be a great investment for any school. I think that you could have the Ipad stations. Each student does not need one, but it would be nice to have Ipads to check out for different classroom activities.
 * 5. Would the Ipad be a good investment for your school? **