Chromebook/Cloud Inclusion in the Music Classroom
   TMEA 2020

 

Dr. Fred Kersten



Tennessee Music Education Association 

 Thursday 4/16, 1:00PM

April  2020

 2020 TMEA Conference in Opryland, TN

HANDOUT FOR PRESENTATION




Presentation Overview
Practical immediately applicable suggestions on how to include the Chromebook (CB) and Cloud in the music classroom and curriculum.

Valuable relevant information will include:
•How notation, audio editing, recording, music theory and ear-training can be accomplished on the CB through the Cloud.
•Curriculum integration with CB/Cloud focus.
•Using a CB for video access, creation, and editing.
•Selecting a CB for purchase based on your classroom needs.
•How to replace traditional classroom computers with CBs.
•How to locate and select apps that you can immediately integrate into your music curriculum.
•A Location Library for app selection and quick retrieval.
•Considerations on how in-cloud apps can substitute for standard music software that cannot be loaded on a CB.

Onscreen illustrations will be provided through use of apps and actual examples. A dedicated session web page and digital handout will be developed specifically for this presentation and be available online for access by attendees post conference.





Dr. Fred Kersten is currently and has been for ten years an Online Graduate Facilitator for Boston University. He works with graduate music education majors around the world who are completing their masters and doctorate degrees in music education. Currently he is Instructor-In-Charge of online music technology courses offered by BU. Fred holds five degrees in music and music education.