Transformative Technology for Band Directors

A practical guide to using technology for igniting student engagement, productivity and more!

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Here is what will be included in the course. Read below for details on having your enrollment fee paid for!


Not just professional development, but much more!

This course is for you if...
You’re a band director who cares deeply about your students.
You want your students to have more choice, to be fully engaged in every lesson, and to grow as musicians.
Your current lesson plans have been working pretty well, but you know you could give students more ownership, more opportunities to improve their understanding, while also finding ways to better utilize technology in your band room.

In this course you will...

  • Develop and implement plans for moving through the "pandemic" era band teaching. We will discuss ways in which we can use what we've learned about teaching during a pandemic to better position our programs moving forward while learning to effectively use technology in the band room.
  • Learn why creating engaging video content for your students and parents will be a necessity going forward and how to create videos quickly.
  • Learn how to use audio tools such as a digital audio workstation to enhance your in-person instruction by quickly creating rehearsal backing tracks and individual student practicing tracks (because playing along with a metronome is boring...)
  • Create interactive lesson boards that will free you up to focus your instruction where it is need (like in the trombone section to keep that 5th position straight). These interactive lesson boards will keep you and your students on track during rehearsals to maximize your rehearsal time and student engagement.
  • Get an introduction in to one of the most powerful virtual, hybrid or in-person teaching tools that will revolutionize the way you think about sub plans. Nearpod makes creating interactive lessons and assessments a breeze and your students will be engaged on a level like never before!


 

PRE SALE BONUSES INCLUDED!

How does FREE money for your band program sound?

All PRE-SALE enrollees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of TWO $100 SweetWater.com gift cards that you can use to purchase music tech gear for your classroom! This offer is only available to PRE-SALE enrollees!

 

Not sure about the fee? You could get it paid for by your school! Read on for details.

Most school districts give principals a budget for teachers to pursue professional development. Districts provide teacher professional development however, much of it is not relevant to teaching band.

I have been able to have special professional development (like this course) paid for by my school simply by asking. Most of the time principals love to know that their teachers are seeking out their own professional development opportunities in order to gain more insight and sharpen their teaching skills.

Click here to download a "professional development reimbursement request" to use as an email to your administrator. (Google Doc Copy Link)

Save a step, fill out this form and you'll automatically receive an email that you can use to forward to your administrator.

If your school need a course outline or syllabus, you can just point them to this website as a reference.

Course Curriculum:

Module 1: Introduction

  • What to expect from the course
  • Instructor Introductions
  • Personal Tech Audit
  • General Course Resources

Module 2: Where do we go now...

  • "The Journey Home" Steve Graves, Guest Lecturer
  • Pre Live Presentation Introduction
  • Live Session - Recording Links
  • Related resources

Module 3: Video

  • "Creating Engaging Video Content in the band room" Rich Gordon, Guest Lecturer
  • Pre Live Presentation Introduction
  • Live Session - Recording Links
  • Related resources

Module 4: Audio

  • Beyond Recording: Other ways to use a DAW in the band room
  • Metronomes are boring! Do this instead...
  • Free Yourself: How to create and use interactive rehearsal/warmup boards
  • Related resources

Module 5: NEARPOD in the bandroom

  • Nearpod: Intro and Overview
  • Nearpod: Interactive Rhythm Lessons and Assessments (Bell Ringers/Closers)
  • Nearpod: Create engaging/interactive sub lessons
  • Related resources

Module 6: Course Wrap-Up

  • Final Thoughts | Closing
  • Resource Preview - Invitation
  • Course Feedback and Evaluation
  • How to get CEU Credit


Your Instructor


Drew L.
Drew L.

Drew is currently the band director at Southeast Guilford Middle School in Greensboro, NC. Drew has been using technology in various ways in his classroom for nearly a decade. He has taught online classes for his local school district and currently serves on the advisory/development team that is creating district-wide professional e-learning opportunities for teachers in his district to earn professional development credentials in the areas of ditigal literacy.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts July 21 and content will be released weekly after that! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Do you accept school PO's?
Yes! Please just email me for details of using a school PO to pay for the course. busybanddirector@gmail . com
Do you offer bulk discounts?
Yes! We all learn better with friends. Share this page with your school district's arts coordinators or other administrations and have them email me for details on bulk licenses. busybanddirector@gmail . com
 

Here is what band directors are saying about The Busy Band Director's Resources...

With the struggles of distance teaching/learning, I had been struggling to find a way to keep the kids going, that they would easily buy into, and this awesome resource has done the trick!

- Brian B.,

See this and more resource reviews on the Busy Band Director's TpT page by clicking here.

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