In this premier episode of EdTechChat Radio the teachers and edtech integrators explore the challenges of bridging the gap between school IT staff, tech integrators, classroom teachers and students.Tom Murray serves as the Director of Techn

The Message In the Music

Nov 10th, 2010 9m 6s

For our guests in this segment, their music is all about the message. Their aim is to deliver powerful positive messages to children about the world and the possibilities it holds. Tune in and hear how they shape and deliver their messages wi

Singing Green: Can Music Save Our Planet?

Nov 10th, 2010 9m 59s

Whether we are talking about protecting wildlife, ocean life, forests, the water cycle or ecosystems, our guest has developed engaging ways to teach children about our planet through music.

Revisiting The Mozart Effect

Oct 27th, 2010 11m 34s

The term "The Mozart Effect" was first coined by Alfred A. Tomatis who used Mozart's music as the listening stimulus in his work attempting to cure a variety of disorders. The approach has been popularized in a book by Don Campbell, and is bas

Understanding the Music Reading Connection

Oct 20th, 2010 8m 49s

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is a bestselling 1989 children's book drawn and written by Bill Martin, Jr. and John Archambault, The book is notable for its rhyming structure which is reminiscent of the jazz vocal improvisation technique known as sc

Surprise! Children Don't Have to Sit Still to Learn

Oct 8th, 2010 8m 49s

We hear it all the time, "you need to sit still and pay attention." What is a teacher to do with children who either won't or can't sit still? The answer begins with accepting that students can move and learn and that many learn better when

Connecting to the Autistic Child

Oct 8th, 2010 11m 6s

Music has been proven to be an effective tool when working with children with autism. Though no two children will respond the same, it is clear that understanding how and when to use music with autistic children is essential.

Breaking the Language Barriers Through Music

Oct 8th, 2010 9m 33s

Music is a universal language that can quickly bridge communication barriers and support developing literacy and fluency in a new language. This segment shares insights for using music to teach English as a second language.

Music & Education Event Planning

Oct 8th, 2010 9m 39s

Whether you are planning a student event, parent events, or staff events music can play a very significant role. This segment explores how music can be used to connect people, and make your education event more memorable, meaningful and effe

Teaching Values Through Music

Sep 22nd, 2010 10m 23s

Our guest says that musical lyrics provide wonderful teachable moments for children. In addition, because music activates emotions, music can teach values in a most engaging and memorable way.

Kindergarten: Why a Garden of Children Should be Filled with Song

Aug 16th, 2010 7m 23s

In many communities Kindergarten has become the new first grade. Expectations have been raised increasingly pushing music and song off the stage and off the kindergarten agenda. Today's guest explains how recent research has confirmed that

How Music Develops 21st Century Skills

Jun 25th, 2010 10m 12s

Our guests in this segment connect the dots and make the case that music is about much more than typically thought. Discipline, creativity, teamwork, critical thinking and many of the attributes that are part of the national framework for dev

Why Music is Essential to Learning

Mar 10th, 2010 8m 23s

Music education is considered fluff and superfluous in many education circles. But noted researcher Eric Jensen explains the connection between music and cognitive development and shows why music is essential to learning.

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