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Music Workshop with Steve Garton

February 18, 2012

Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) free workshop

Steve presenting in Union

I had the opportunity to attend Steve Garton’s music education workshop in Union not to long ago with 21 music teachers from around the state. Steve has a lot to offer arts educators, as many of you learned in his presentation Rock ‘n Roll Assessment at the October 2011 statewide arts education conference Arts Teachers Lead the Way… Back to the Future: Arts Assessment For Learning. Maine is fortunate to have Steve working at the Maine Department of Education as the Coordinator of Educational Technology. His roles and responsibilities MLTI are numerous so I am thrilled that he is offering a free workshop for music teachers who are interested in integrating more technology in their teaching practice. The workshop has occurred in 4 locations in Maine and one more is scheduled at this time. The information is below. The workshop is designed primarily for middle and high school music teachers, but all are welcome.

Date/Location:
March 21st – Penobscot Valley High School

Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00: Keynote – Steve Garton: The Art of Technology in Music
9:00 – 11:30: Hands-on workshop: Pushing the Limits of Garage Band
11:30 – 11:45: Jim Wells – A Remote Musical Tribute Using Garage Band (A very cool global interactive musical project)
11:45 – 12:45: Lunch (on your own)
12:45 – 1:15: A Different Look at Musical Assessment Using Technology
1:15 – 2:00: Music Notation on the Computer (A comparison and appropriate use of MuseScore, Garageband, Sibelius, and Finale for different scoring needs.)
2:00 – 2:45: Music Educator Round Table: Teaching with Technology (discussion and sharing of current practices, ideas, challenges, needs for PD, etc.)
2:45 – 3:00: Wrap-up and Evaluation

Please bring your MLTI device, head phones. Participants will receive a certificate for 6 contact hours.
Each session is limited to 25 participants.

A link to online registration can be found at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events

Mike Burd, Technology Instructor/Integrator RSU 9, played for a demo with Steve at Mt. Ararat

Bio: Steve Garton is the Coordinator of Educational Technology for the Maine Department of Education. He provides oversight and logistical support for Maine’s education technology programs with a primary focus on the Maine Learning Technology Initiative providing 1-to-1 computing for the students in Maine.

Music teachers Beverly Pacheco and Angela Johnson, RSU13

He received his bachelor’s degrees in Piano Performance from Eastern Illinois University and Math from Slippery Rock University. His Masters is in Educational Technology from Youngstown State University.

Steve was able to navigate the dual life of a serious musician paying his way through school as a keyboard player in local bands. He was fortunate to be involved in the evolution of music technology as the keyboard players were always pushing the envelope of integration and acceptance. From the humble 16 channels of MIDI that were difficult to synch up, Steve’s studio now runs 512 MIDI channels controlling ten physical keyboards and countless virtual instruments as well as 96 channels of digital audio.

Steve believes that all musicians need to have an understanding of where the technology is today. He also believes that music is in the heart, the soul, and the practice studio. Technology does not make music, it allows us more options and easier ways to create, capture, and share what we do. It would be difficult today to have a career in music that did not involve technology in some way.

Steve has been involved in music in about as wide a range as you can get. From playing the Brahms first piano concerto with an orchestra to having no address for two years as he traveled the country playing top forty tunes five hours a night, six nights a week. He sold pianos and organs in Florida and can play “Somewhere My Love” and juggle at the same time. He was an assistant band director for five years and even assumed the head role for a playoff season that went to the state championship. He even received a few technical fouls with the pep band. He was musical director for 13 plays at Sharon High School and did a lot of arranging for the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra. He likes to sit around the house and play the acoustic guitar while watching amazing musical videos on YouTube.

Come spend a day and share with a like-minded group of people as we talk about the state and proper use of technology in music today.

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The Art of Technology in Music Workshop

December 19, 2011

Free MLTI music workshop for teachers

Date: January 10, 2012
Facilitator(s): Steve Garton
Location: Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We were fortunate to have Steve Garton at the statewide arts education conference at USM in October present to all participants. Here is another opportunity that MLTI is offering with Steve. A free workshop for music teachers who are interested in integrating more technology in their teaching practice. The workshop is designed primarily for middle and high school music teachers, but all are welcome.

Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00: Keynote – Steve Garton: The Art of Technology in Music
9:00 – 11:30: Hands-on workshop: Pushing the Limits of Garage Band
11:30 – 11:45: Jim Wells – A Remote Musical Tribute Using Garage Band (A very cool global interactive musical project)
11:45 – 12:45: Lunch (on your own)
12:45 – 1:15: A Different Look at Musical Assessment Using Technology
1:15 – 2:00: Music Notation on the Computer (A comparison and appropriate use of MuseScore, Garageband, Sibelius, and Finale for different scoring needs.)
2:00 – 2:45: Music Educator Round Table: Teaching with Technology (discussion and sharing of current practices, ideas, challenges, needs for PD, etc.)
2:45 – 3:00: Wrap-up and Evaluation

Please bring your MLTI device, head phones. Participants will receive a certificate for 6 contact hours. This session is limited to 25 participants.

A link to online registration can be found at http://www.maine.gov/mlti/events

Steve Garton – Bio:
Steve Garton is the Coordinator of Educational Technology for the Maine Department of Education. He provides oversight and logistical support for Maine’s education technology programs with a primary focus on the Maine Learning Technology Initiative providing 1-to-1 computing for the students in Maine.

He received his bachelor’s degrees in Piano Performance from Eastern Illinois University and Math from Slippery Rock University. His Masters is in Educational Technology from Youngstown State University.

Steve was able to navigate the dual life of a serious musician paying his way through school as a keyboard player in local bands. He was fortunate to be involved in the evolution of music technology as the keyboard players were always pushing the envelope of integration and acceptance. From the humble 16 channels of MIDI that were difficult to synch up, Steve’s studio now runs 512 MIDI channels controlling ten physical keyboards and countless virtual instruments as well as 96 channels of digital audio.

Steve believes that all musicians need to have an understanding of where the technology is today. He also believes that music is in the heart, the soul, and the practice studio. Technology does not make music, it allows us more options and easier ways to create, capture, and share what we do. It would be difficult today to have a career in music that did not involve technology in some way.

Steve has been involved in music in about as wide a range as you can get. From playing the Brahms first piano concerto with an orchestra to having no address for two years as he traveled the country playing top forty tunes five hours a night, six nights a week. He sold pianos and organs in Florida and can play “Somewhere My Love” and juggle at the same time. He was an assistant band director for five years and even assumed the head role for a playoff season that went to the state championship. He even received a few technical fouls with the pep band. He was musical director for 13 plays at Sharon High School and did a lot of arranging for the Warren Philharmonic Orchestra. He likes to sit around the house and play the acoustic guitar while watching amazing musical videos on YouTube.

Come spend a day and share with a like-minded group of people as we talk about the state and proper use of technology in music today.

I just learned from Barbara Greenstone, MLTI technology specialist, that this workshop is full! Soooooooo…. if you haven’t signed up and are interested in this workshop please post a comment below and let us know (include the school district where you teach). If enough teachers are interestred from your region, perhaps MLTI will travel to your region!

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2012-13 MLTI Screen Savers

November 29, 2011

Calling all student artists:

Overview
Over the last three years, the MLTI laptop screen saver image featured forty outstanding student works of art (twenty each year) with over 800 pieces of artwork submitted.

This opportunity once again is available for the 2012-2013 Screen Saver Image. Works of art submitted will be on display in a Studywiz Gallery where students and teachers may vote for and critique the artworks. The two works receiving the most votes (stars) will automatically be entered into the group of 20 finalists. A group of independent judges will score the remaining pieces of artwork. The 18 artworks receiving top scores from the judges, will be submitted to the finalists group as well.

Fashionista, Brandi Jo Shaffer, Gr. 12, Lee Academy

Most schools have active Studywiz accounts for staff and students. Please check with your MLTI Tech Lead for more information. If you do not have a Studywiz account you will be issued an account to post the work. Your Tech Lead can create accounts – please keep in mind it takes 24 hours for a Studywiz account to become active so don’t wait!!

This contest is open to Maine students in grades K-12. MLTI asks that students submit only ONE piece of artwork to be considered for the 2012-2013 screensaver. Please take careful note of the sizing and labeling requirements. Submissions not meeting these requirements or students submitting multiple works will not be included in the judging.

Strings, Patrick Ouellette, Gr. 8, Winthrop MS

The students whose artwork is selected will be recognized at the MLTI Student Conference to be held May 24, 2012 at the University of Maine, Orono. The 20 artists will be receiving free conference registration and will have their artwork projected on the big screen at various times during the event.

Timeline

  • December 23, 2011 – Submissions due. Teachers/Students can vote in Studywiz until January 11, 2012! Don’t forget to remind them to log in and vote!
  • December 24, 2011 – January 11, 2012  Judging by independent judges.
  • January 11, 2012 – Voting and judging ends!
  • January 14, 2012 – Teachers of the students with selected pieces will be notified by this date. A release form will need to be signed by parents and sent back to MLTI before any names are released to the public.
  • January 25, 2012 – Release forms due to back to the MLTI Project Office.
  • February 2012 – Selected artwork information released to the public.
  • May 24, 2012 – Student Conference. Selected students will be invited to join us at the Student Conference free of charge (students will need to complete online registration).

Submitted artworks may be:

  • Photography
  • Photographs of artwork (2 or 3 dimensional)
  • Scanned works
  • Digital art
  • Due to the paperwork involved with identifiable human faces we will not allow any piece which will require model release forms. This means no photographs of recognizable human faces, please.

Submissions must be:

  • Landscape orientation
  • Digital format 1152×870 pixels
  • Without images of people (which would require a model release)
  • Submitted by December 23, 2011

When submitting:

  • Label the files properly with: Title of Artwork_StudentFirstName_StudentLastInitial_School_Teacher Initials
  • Ensure files are the proper orientations/size, as files that are not properly sized will not be judged (see .pdf on sizing)

Artwork that is not properly labeled, sized or submitted on time, will NOT be judged. Students who submit more than piece of artwork will be not be included in the judging.

To view the photographs and have your students view the photographs you need to have a Studywiz account. If you do not have an account please contact Juanita Dickson at juanita.dickson@maine.gov to get account informationNot familiar with Studywiz?

View the MLTI Minute – Episode #122 – How to Join A Global Group in Studywiz. You want to search for the 207 Screen Saver Group in Studywiz.

Once in the Studywiz 207 Screen Saver Group, you’ll find a video that gives step by step directions including:

  • how to submit and/or view artworks in Studywiz
  • how to vote
  • how to resize your image
  • how to label your image

Blue Eyes, Veronica Jones, Gr. 9, Maranacook HS

2011-2012 Selected Screensaver Images

  • “3 Musicians”, inspired by Pablo Picasso, Kara Rawlings, Gr. 8, Skowhegan Area Middle School
  • “Captive”, Moriah Day, Gr. 12, Dexter Regional High School
  • “The Edge of Water”, Hannah Boyce, Gr. 10, Mount Desert Island High School
  • “Crows”, Ann Marie Stanely, Gr. 12, Mount Desert Island High School
  • “An Apple a Day”, Peter Grubb, Gr. 12, Mount Desert Island High School
  • “Fashionista”, Brandi Jo Shaffer, Gr. 12, Lee Academy
  • “White Mouse”, Hunter Tompkins, Gr. 7, Lawrence Jr High School
  • “Color Splash”, Kathleen Murphy, Gr. 8, Tremont School
  • “Sun Lizard”, Jalen Thompson, Gr. 10, Maranacook HS
  • “Native Spirit”, Rebecca White, Gr. 11, Maranacook HS
  • “Blue Eyes”, Veronica Jones, Gr. 9, Maranacook HS
  • “Strings”, Patrick Ouellette, Gr. 8, Winthrop MS
  • “Sleepy Santa”, Jasmine Dostie, Gr. 7, Lawrence Jr High School
  • “Lock”, Alicia Eggleston, Gr. 11, Mt. Ararat High School
  • “A Single Drop”, David Brann, Gr. 12, Mt. Ararat High School
  • “Cornelius the Duck”, Hannah Kuhn, Gr. 12, Bangor High School
  • “Treble Bass Clarinets”, Kayla Fahey, Gr. 7, Westbrook Middle School
  • “Such Great Heights”, Amelia Denney, Gr. 10, Waterville Senior HS
  • “Untitled”, Juan Matthew Lynch, Gr. 12, Waterville Senior HS
  • “Untitled”, Whitney Ruff, Gr. 12, Mountain Valley High School

2010-11 Selected Screensaver Images

  • “All Star” by Lindsey Purpura, Yarmouth High School, Grade 11
  • “Aqua” by Kelly Normand, Noble Middle School, Grade 8
  • “Autumn Bliss” by Lindsey Purpura, Yarmouth High School, Grade 11
  • “Burst of Autumn” by Erick Schadler, Jordan Small Middle School, Grade 8
  • “Collage” by Nate Arbitrario, Lewiston Middle School, Grade 8
  • “Colour Me Beautiful” by Samantha Hall, Yarmouth High School, Grade 12
  • “Dew” by Jonas Oppenheim, Yarmouth High School, Grade 12
  • “Fall” by Emily Drummond, Grade 12
  • “Fire and Ice” by Adrian Baker, Freeport High School, Grade 12
  • “Flower” by Melanie Jackson, Bangor High School, Grade 12
  • “Flowers and Shadows” by Emily Gauthier, Brunswick High School, Grade 11
  • “Golden Umbrella” by Mark Lightbody, Middle School of the Kennebunks, Grade 7
  • “Lyrical Dance” by Dana LaPorte, Skowhegan Middle School, Grade 8
  • “Rain Drops” by Sam Askins, Bangor High School, Grade 12
  • “Reflection” by Rachel White, Yarmouth High School, Grade 11
  • “Star” by Marie Jarowicz, Middle School of the Kennebunks, Grade 8
  • “Sugarloaf” by Catherine Pellegrini, Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Grade 6
  • “The Pool” by Kersti Bayne, Freeport Middle School, Grade 8
  • “Winding Road” by Maggie Ditre, Maranacook High School, Grade 12

Please note: The Maine Department of Education reserves the right to make the final decision.

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MLTI Screen Saver 2012-13

November 22, 2011

Calling student artists

In the next few days the information will be posted on the meartsed blog  CALLING FOR STUDENT ARTWORK for the 2012-13 MLTI Screen Saver image. This opportunity has been provided during the last two years and will once again for the next school year. Please encourage your students to participate by submitting a photograph to be eligible. There artwork could be selected for all the MLTI laptops throughout the state. Please look for the details in the next few days. YAHOOOOOO!

3 Musicians, K Rawling

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MLTI Summer Institute

May 28, 2011

Bowdoin College, Brunswick

The annual MLTI Summer Institute is happening once again, and this year we’ll convene on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College in Brunswick. We will continue to draw on the expertise of the MLTI Integration Mentors and content specialists who will share their knowledge and experience as they guide participants in an intensive three day immersion in the topic of choice from our list of Summer Institute Cohorts. This intensive structure is a departure from previous Institutes where a variety of shorter sessions exposed participants to brief experiences with topics.

The goal this year is to allow participants time to dig deep into a topic and become proficient to empower, enhance and engage teaching and learning. If you’d like a break, we are offering Poster Sessions at the midpoint of the institute where you can attend shorter topic presentations. An inspiring keynote presentation and some fun evening extra curriculars (stay tuned!) will round out what’s sure to be a worthwhile professional development experience during the summer in mid-coast Maine.

When registering, please ensure you have reviewed the cohorts available http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/cohorts.shtml. You will need to select one cohort to participate in over the three days. Each cohort is limited to 15 participants unless otherwise indicated in the description. Registration for cohorts will be first come first serve, but we’ll make our best effort to accommodate everyone’s first choice. Please note on registration, there is an option to select a back up cohort!

More information on the Summer Institute can be found at http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/index.shtml

Registration:
Online Registration can be found at http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/registration.shtml

Cost Information:
$75.00 – Title IID scholarship    for teachers who teach at eligible Title IID schools. Includes overnight    accommodations, meals and materials.  (A list is posted online at http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/titleiid.shtml)
$100.00 – Poster Session Presenters includes overnight    accommodations, meals and materials
$125.00 – 3 day commuter    includes lunch, dinner and materials
$185.00 – 3 days includes overnight    accommodations, meals and materials
$250.00    – Out of state Teachers    includes overnight accommodations, meals, materials and MLTI Device to use during the event

If you have any questions, please contact Juanita Dickson at juanita.dickson@maine.gov.

Thank you
The MLTI Team

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MLTI Summer Institute

May 4, 2011

At Bowdoin this summer

The annual MLTI Summer Institute is happening once again, and this year we’ll convene on the beautiful campus of Bowdoin College in Brunswick. We will continue to draw on the expertise of the MLTI Integration Mentors and content specialists who will share their knowledge and experience as they guide participants in an intensive three day immersion in the topic of choice from our list of Summer Institute Cohorts. This intensive structure is a departure from previous Institutes where a variety of shorter sessions exposed participants to brief experiences with topics.

The goal this year is to allow participants time to dig deep into a topic and become proficient to empower, enhance and engage teaching and learning. If you’d like a break, we are offering Poster Sessions at the midpoint of the institute where you can attend shorter topic presentations. An inspiring keynote presentation and some fun evening extracurriculars (stay tuned!) will round out what’s sure to be a worthwhile professional development experience during the summer in midcoast Maine.

When registering, please ensure you have reviewed the cohorts available (http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/cohorts.shtml). You will need to select one cohort to participate in over the three days. Each cohort is limited to 15 participants unless otherwise indicated in the description. Registration for cohorts will be first come first serve, but we’ll make our best effort to accommodate everyone’s first choice. Please note on registration, there is an option to select a back up cohort!

More information on the Summer Institute can be found at http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/index.shtml

We are still accepting proposals for Poster Presentations – please visit http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/proposals.shtml for more information. Please note, Poster Presenters receive a discount on registration!

Registration:
Online Registration can be found at http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/registration.shtml

Cost Information:
$75.00 – Title IID scholarship    for teachers who teach at eligible Title IID schools. Includes overnight    accommodations, meals and materials.  (A list is posted online at http://maine.gov/mlti/events/institutes/titleiid.shtml)
$100.00 – Poster Session Presenters includes overnight    accommodations, meals and materials
$125.00 – 3 day commuter    includes lunch, dinner and materials
$185.00 – 3 days includes overnight    accommodations, meals and materials
$250.00    – Out of state Teachers    includes overnight accommodations, meals, materials and MLTI Device to use during the event

If you have any questions, please contact Juanita Dickson at juanita.dickson@maine.gov.

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Vote on Laptops for Maine Students

April 25, 2011

Do you think the Laptop Program has been beneficial to Maine students?

That is the question that WABI TV5 is asking on their website. Click on this link http://www.wabi.tv/, scroll down and on the left hand side you will see the question. I imagine that many of you have an opinion on the topic! So, please take a moment to cast your vote. There is also a spot for you to add comments if you’d like!

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Follow up to Webinar

April 11, 2011

Painting a Picture: Image Processing for Digital Narratives

On March 3rd MLTI (Maine Learning Technology Initiative) presented a webcast called Painting a Picture: Imagine Processing for Digital Narratives. The facilitator was Ruben Puentedura who provided great information and instruction that can easily be adapted to use with students.

iphoto and Acorn were both tools that Ruben demonstrated to help construct digital narratives such as digital storytelling.  The TPCK and the SAMR models were referenced since MLTI uses both of these models. You can learn more about the models by clicking here.

The session was offered twice on March 3rd. I attended the 7PM session but you can access either session at http://maine121.org/?page_id=410

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