Phillips 4 Cs

The 4 C's

Kori Phillips

The 4 C's of technology integration

Communication

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Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Creativity

The WHY...

• Fundamental skill that is essential for navigating technology in a digital age

• Words and actions have power both in person and online

• Learned behavior that must be taught - especially to young people

• Enables collaboration and understanding

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Communication

Communication in the Music Room

• Utilize learning platform to post and critique performances in a constructive and critical manner

• Share opinions about performances or musical elements

• Learn about classmates' own culture by sharing music and musical traditions from their family heritage

The WHY...

• Teaches students to adapt to the world around them

• Essential for students to grow and adapt in a world where technology is constantly evolving

• Encourages innovation

• Teaches students to ask questions, evaluate information, and find solutions.

CriticalThinking

Critical Thinking in the Music Room

• Analyze music beyond "I like this song" by diving into the various elements through exploration

• Utilize apps that allow students to rearrange familiar music to see how the process changes the sound/feeling

• Utilize technology to discover how sound is made, and then create an instrument of their own

The WHY...

• Creates opportunities for students to learn from each other

• Connects people from all walks of life

• Teaches other skills like empathy, compromise, and creativity

• Essential life-long skill

Collaboration

Collaboration in the Music Room

• Have students work together to learn about a genre of music or to compose an original work using various apps

• Send students on virtual field trips and have them share what they learned

• Have students work together to create a virtual music "program" that showcases their learning, for their families to enjoy in the comfort of their homes

The WHY...

• Fundamental building block of music education

• Drives innovation

• Increases student buy-in and motivation for learning

• Opens more avenues for learning to take place

Creativity

Creativity in the Music Room

• Introduce apps/programs that allow students to play with different sound combinations

• Have students create original compositions utilizing Garage Band or Chrome Music Lab

• Have students research a specific topic (composers, genre, elements) and then use technology to present their findings using an app/program of their choice

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"Technology in the classroom is NOT the end goal. Enabling learning everywhere is the goal." - Andrew Barras

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