Session Waru

All things artsy & crafty... AND technological...

What a massive day... I am definitely feeling much more optimistic about how I can implement the Digital Technologies curriculum within my programme.

Today's session enabled me to consider some possible new units that I could run with my music students. 
The most exciting idea I formulated today was the development of a unit around 'GAMING' music.  Students could create their 'game' using the fundamentals of coding, as well as analyse gaming music, leading to composing their own soundtracks to accompany their game. 
This has huge potential, is culturally responsive to a significant portion of my students who are very 'into' gaming. 
I'm excited by the potential of what could be created... and it fits in with the Manaiakalani 'Learn, Create, Share' kaupapa.

I have already engaged in some ako conversations with my year 9's - they thrived on the idea that they were the experts in this space and were excited by the prospect of co-construction and collaboration of the unit and its outcomes.

The other unit I would like to look into seriously is around film soundtracks - students learning about the entire process from storyboard to scripting; filming, editing to composing soundtrack...

Watch this space... exciting times ahead for ALL!!! (fingers crossed)

TIHEI MAURI ORA!!!

Comments

  1. Fleur25 May 2018 at 14:36

    Go you, are you ready to try scratch with your class from last weeks OMG?

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