What does this imply in terms of REELIN’ em’ N in 2008?
Did you know… that most normal, whatever that means, students in 2008 — at least on the secondary level — are savvy. I’m mean… REAL tech savvy? Ever asked a fish to swim? Or, asked a butterfly to show you how to dance on a hot summery day? Some things are sort of just common knowledge. No explanation necessary.
NOW HEAR THIS!!
Just 5 months into our brand new course @ Bremen High School (www.bremencs.com/~jwilborn), we have tons of kids asking me every single week “Hey! I hear your class is really cool. Gonna offer it next year? … Yeah, like. I “wanted” to take it this Fall but… you know. BUT I’M DEFINITELY gettin’ in next Fall.
ROCKIN’ and A-REELIN’ ‘em’ N
These kids are podcasting out the wazzoo. News Reporter Podcasts, HOW I MADE MY OWN PODCAST podcast, + more.
Last Monday evening, I took a 15 year old girl – Level 1 student – and a 16 year old boy — Level 2 student — and had them tell the BOARD OF EDUCATION why they LOVE Music Technology.
GET THIS
The boy sayz… “You wanna know why I get OUT OF BED every day and come to school? For THIS!!!” He proceeds to play his 4 and 1/2 minute podcast with every eye glued to the wall observing some totally incredible stuff.
HIS JOURNEY
1. Pro Tools recorded his guitar in 3 tracks at 160 beats using a click track. Sings a couple more tracks.
2. Garageband. Next day. Creates/Edits drum tracks. Adds his own bass guitar part.
3. Imports Garageband file via his jump drive into Pro Tools. Clicks, drags. ShaBANG. This guy has his OWN original music totally self-produced ready for upload.
4. Creates a tutorial podcast on HOW I CREATED THIS PODCAST USING MY OWN MUSIC.
5. Takes the iMac home for the weekend from school. Works ALL DAY SATURDAY on it.
6. He and She sell the BOARD OF ED on WHY YOU NEED TO SUPPORT/FUND this program.
7. Ends with THIS IS WHAT I LIVE FOR!
What does this imply in terms of REELIN’ em’ N IN 2008?
Filed under: music tech, podcast | Tagged: education, podcast, recording, savvy, student, tech
Wow! I really need to keep in contact with you. This is exactly the program I want to start in my school. I have the principals support but out superintendent is dragging his feet. Where can I see some of your students work?
[...] John Wilborn writes about how he is utilizing technology and music education in the classroom and how his students and administrators are reacting to him. [...]
I love your new website and a great article;)
Man, this is one of the most amazing things I have ever heard! Thanks so much for talking about this!
Great blog! I have had some great experiences using technology in rehearsal and in performance. Thanks for blogging about this!
[...] John Wilborn writes about how he is utilizing technology and music education in the classroom and how his students and administrators are reacting to him. [...]