Horner's Corner
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Valparaiso University
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Welcome!
Hello, I am Rebecca Horner!
To learn more about me visit: http://peachyshrimp.edu.glogster.com/rebecca-h/ Also, check out my Introduction Brochure!
4th Grade
Information for my fourth grade class.
Videos Multiplication Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loojok72U10- Review how to multiply two two-digit numbers with a fun and catchy song. Universe Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_J5rBxeTIk- The universe is an emense thing. This is a fun song to learn the concept of how small we are in comparison.
Music Class
General Music, K-5 Videos Wako's Two Note Song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SXpwah0KKo- Improvisation does not need to be difficult or scary. You do not need to use a lot of notes played very fast. Two notes can be all you need! The Case for Music Education: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUhylSoaJ1c- This is a collection of snipits of news reports about music education. They each conclude that music is very important in education and that being in music classes helps students perform better in academics. Sesame Street- Let's Make Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtRFHHuDdnE&feature=fvsr- We can make music anywhere with anything. This episode demontrates how everyone can make music and Stomp makes a guest appearance! Photos Check out the photo album "All That Jazz!" Mozart Video http://animoto.com/play/S5I3YJ3jWo9qfUy9yRHAoA
Teacher Resources
Helpful tools and links for teachers and students. Learning can be fun and informational at the same time. Learning does not need to be pure repetition and drill. Individual discovery and creation are powerful styles for acquiring knowledge.
Resource Websites
*http://www.classicsforkids.com/index.asp- Explore composers and different kinds of music.
*www.musictheory.net- Practice reading and recognizing notes, key signatures, and intervals.
*worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com- Listen to and investigate music from around the world!
*http://www.spellingcity.com- Create your own spelling tests and games.
*http://www.coolmath-games.com/- This website has different math activities, games, and puzzels. It also has mini math lessons.
Techtorials
*Techtorial #1- Computer Keyboard: http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtoria/techtorial108.shtml
This has fun games to help you improve your typing. In the light speed age of email and messaging, quick typing is imortant!
*Techtorial #2- Internet Surfing: http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial036.shtml
It can be frustrating looking through page after page and never finding quite what you need. This is about searching the internet for useful websites and what kinds of pages to look for.
Web 2.0 Prezi
Learn about Google Documents!
Assistive Technology
Reading Pens: These help student who have trouble reading.
Voice Recognition Software: These allow students to speak to the computer to give it commands or dictate what to type
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