by Erzsiehdr
(this blog was completely generated by AI in answer to the question, “Why should dyslexic students learn rhythm?”) Learning rhythm can be beneficial for dyslexic students for several reasons. Firstly, dyslexia can often affect a person’s ability to process and distinguish sounds, which can make it difficult for them to learn to read and spell. …
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I’ve decided to go to another conference! This one is in Rochester, NY. As I have just completed a class where I worked on my problem, purpose, and methodology, I thought I would create a poster presentation and get thoughts from those who are at the conference! This will be my first time presenting at …
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A huge part of my education program is understanding the difference between quantitative and qualitative designs. My interest in music and literacy could fall under either design, but it’s so difficult to choose! I do know that I want to stay out of the classroom as much as possible to avoid interference with the students …
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As you may have noticed, I have a new logo on this page. I am still a speaker, but there is so much more to me. Most recently, I have reached out to local elementary music school teachers with an offer to help, if I’m able, with their program. I want to continue to network …
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I’m really enjoying my doctorate program. It still will take me awhile to get to post-dissertation, but I am grateful for the program I chose. All of the classes are one-on-one, and each is more preparation for the dissertation. I had been focussing on music and literacy, and I don’t think that focus will change. …
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Today marks a year of me studying for a doctoral degree, this time in Learning Analytics in K12 Education at Northcentral University. I’ve completed four courses so far and look forward to moving toward the dissertation phase of the program. I’m still focused on music and literacy, and I’ve narrowed that focus to sensorimotor synchronization …
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Did you know that music teachers can win Grammys? I honestly didn’t know until last year when I attended the annual conference of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). Anyone can nominate a music teacher to the Recording Academy who then selects ten finalists, and from those ten finalists, one winner. All finalists receive …
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It’s been about three weeks since my last blog! I’m sorry to my readers. I had set out some goals for myself as I approached this new year. Yes, blogging was one of them, but even more significant, is my desire to pursue learning. Starting last week, I began taking a graduate class at the …
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As someone with a masters degree in educational psychology, I probably have the credibility to tell you that music benefits learning. But how would you know for sure? One thing the Executive Director and CEO, Mike Blakeslee, mentioned in his workshop during NAfME’s 2017 National In-Service Music Education Conference is that quantitative (think objective) research …
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People often ask me which instrument I play when I first explain my interest in music cognition. Some may see my response, my voice, as a non-answer, but I believe singing or your voice is just a valid an instrument as a violin, piano, or oboe. There is still so much I need to learn …
