Music Teacher 2.0:Managing Your Program in the Digital Age

Andrew M. ZweibelDirector of Bands, South Dade Senior HSHomestead, FLBefore We Begin...Session Materials: http://andyzweibel.com/midwest14Handouts: QR CodeAudio Recording - Available AfterwardsOn Twitter? Use #midwest or #midwest14 to post thoughtsQuestions? Ask away!QR Code

Before We Begin...Session Materials: http://andyzweibel.com/midwest14Handouts: QR CodeAudio Recording - Available AfterwardsEvernote Shared Notebook LinkOn Twitter? Use #midwest or #midwest14 to post thoughtsQuestions? Ask away!What ARE We??

http://www.tonedeafstore.com/products/the-many-hats-of-a-band-directorWhy Bother?Why bother bringing my program into the digital age? I stay organized just fine using a pen and paper...Enhanced Speed and ProductivityDigital Natives vs. Digital ImmigrantsEasy Advocacy to AdministrationCategories of ToolsCommunication - Ways to reach students, parents, administration, and communityOrganization - Ways to help your program run smoothly

REMEMBER: These are both still forms of Education - they help you focus on teaching your students!

For Each Tool...What does it do?(Why should I use it?)How does it work?Use Case (How do I use it?)CommunicationCommunicate better with students, parents, administrators, and the community:WordpressFacebookTwitterGoogle VoiceRemind (Remind 101)

WordPress - What Does it Do?Website-Building PlatformYour Program Needs a Website!AdvocacyCommunicationRecruitmentLog AchievementsWordPress - How Does it Work?Blogging Platform - Allows for more flexibilityStatic Pages: About, Director, ContactBlog - Updates/AnnouncementsMedia - Pictures/VideoLog-in or Password Access - Post material just for studentsWordPress - Use CasesDEMO - http://southdadeband.net

Facebook-What Does it Do?Connect with the kids where they areRemember... digital natives vs. digital immigrants!Connect with alumni and the communityFacebook-How Does it Work?Fan Page - Public brand page that users can likeCommunity and Alumni Relations - NewsPublicityCreate Events for concerts/fundraisersPhoto AlbumsGroup - Private page for specific membersCommunication within the program (reminders, etc.)Facebook - Use CasesDEMO - http://facebook.com/southdadeband A Few Facebook Pointers...*Dont friend the kids - you dont need to!If you create a group, friend your most trustworthy student, add them to the group, immediately unfriend them, and have them add their peersStay professional (avoid lol, k, etc.)Use Facebook features (like their comments, tag people, etc.) to show them that you know what youre doing!* I am NOT a lawyer!

Twitter - What Does it Do?Much faster connections - short updatesBest for keeping students/family informed quicklyTweets with Text, Pictures, LinksTwitter - How Does it Work?Send 140-character Tweets for public consumptionAnyone can follow you - no approval necessaryUnless account is Private - Dont do it!@Replies, Retweets (Forwarded Tweet), #HashtagsTwitter - Use Cases

Google Voice-What Does it Do?Separate Phone Number - Same Phone!School Life vs. Personal LifeTexting from smartphones (archived - CYA!)Custom Voicemail GreetingsVisual Voicemail (Transcripts!)Call ScreeningGoogle Voice-How Does it Work?Claim Your Number (Be Creative!)(XXX) MR-SMITH might be available!Link to your current phone numberDownload the appDistribute your new number to students/parentsGoogle Voice - Use CasesDo Not Disturb TimeTexting Students - Everything is Archived! *Different Voicemail GreetingsStudents/ParentsFriends/Family* I am NOT a lawyer!

Remind-What Does it Do?Send text blasts to large groups of studentsThey dont have access to your numberYou dont have access to their numberSend links, images, and schedule texts for future dates/timesRemind-How Does it Work?Sign up for a teacher accountCreate your classesEnsembles, Sub-Groups (leadership, guard, brass, etc.)Give them the join codeJoin by text message or free appMessage away!Remind - Use CasesBand TripsLast-minute reminders or changesPlan for the WeekLearning opportunitiesOrganizationSpend less time on paperwork/filing, more time on TEACHING!CharmsGoogle DriveDropboxEvernoteCharmsWhat does it do?All-in-one: Finances, Inventory, Library, Communication, Grades, Playing Tests, Calendar, Store. etc.Pro: Everything in One PlaceCon: $$$Use it if you can afford it - a great resource!

Google Drive-What Does it Do?Formerly Google DocsOnline File Storage/Collaboration in the cloudGroup Editing of DocumentsWord ProcessingSpreadsheets (Forms)PresentationsDrawingsGoogle Drive - Use CasesBudget - Accessible Anywhere!Music Library - Librarians dont need your log-in or your deskAbsence Request Form:

Absence Request Form

Dropbox - What Does it Do?Secure File Storage (Cloud)Sync Between DevicesEasy-to-use InterfaceMobile AppsSharing!Create a free account (andyzweibel.com/db) *Affiliate LinkInstall Dropbox on home computerInstall Dropbox on work computer(s)Use dropbox.com if your IT person wont install!Download the appFiles sync between devices immediatelyEasy Sharing - click on folder and share link publicly or by email addressDropbox - How Does it Work?Dropbox - Use CasesFor Yourself:Lesson Plans/ResourcesPresentations/ProjectsYouTube Videos (keepvid.com)

For Sharing:Show RecordingsJudge TapesSeparate Account for Band Librarians:Digital MusicDrill

Evernote - What Does it Do?Remember EverythingElectronic NotebookHandwritten notesTyped NotesFile AttachmentsWeb ContentVoice MemosImages (with annotation)

Evernote - What Does it Do?Syncs to cloud and all your devicesUnlimited space! (limited monthly upload)Sharing Features (some limits for free users)Evernote - How Does it Work?Create notes within notebooksCapture anything you might need!Search capability (by: notebook, tag, created date, updated date, attachment type, attachment size, etc...)Image Recognition - Searchable text (premium - .pdf too!)Share Notebooks to work in groupsEvernote Use Cases - Capture EVERYTHING!Purchase OrdersBooster Meeting NotesLesson Plans/Resources/Notes for each classFrequent Information (Extension List, Account #s, Course Codes)Master To-Do List (remember... synced to ALL devices!)Shared NotebookRehearsal Plans, Mock Judge Tapes (Voice Memo), Score Sheets, etc.Evernote DemoFrequent InformationCourse CodesMDCPS Forms/GuidelinesDirector NotesSouth Dade Staff

In ConclusionCommunicationandOrganizationHELP ENHANCEEducationIn ConclusionMore Time:In ClassroomTeachingPlanningBeing a TEACHER

Less Time:In OfficeFilingEmailingBeing...

Questions?Andrew M. ZweibelDirector of Bands, South Dade Senior High Schoolhttp://andyzweibel.com/midwest14azweibel@dadeschools.net@Zweibz7 on Twitter