QR Codes, MadLips, and Magic in the Music Room
As you can see from my previous posts, I’ve been busy creating brief Composer bios using the app, MadLips. It’s been too much fun! Here’s how I have been using technology:Â QR Codes, MadLips, and Magic in the Music Room
- I created the MadLips movies for each composer and uploaded them to my DropBox
- I decided which musical piece we would be studying for each composer and uploaded that mp3 to the DropBox
- So that it wouldn’t get confusing, I created a separate folder in the PUBLIC folder and stored all items related to this project in that one folder.
- I created QR code links to the MadLips movie AND the musical piece we are studying
- I inserted them into the Word document with a header, Â and ta-dah! activity resources created!
MadLips App
Unfortunately, this app is no longer available in the US
Each Madlips movie probably averaged about 15 minutes to make. I had to decide on what to say, say it without laughing or pausing, etc. Get my lips to line up correctly, etc. It did get much easier with practice. It amazes me how each madlips movie brings magic in the music room.
Download the QR Code posters
Here is the work in progress! I’ve created posters for each composer/ musical work, and have laminated them. I’ve placed them all around the music room, but I also have these pages on my SMARTBoard so that I can control what is being scanned. If you are interested in using these QR links, please download at the bottom of this post … I love to share!
In the next post, I’ll tell you AND show you the magic learning that happened with technology in my music classroom this week! For now, I’ve got to get some sleep!
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Cherie Herring
Music/Technology Integration at Hammond School
I teach elementary music, am passionate about integrating technology into my teaching, am obsessed with my SMARTBoard and iPad, and enjoy creating lessons and sharing ideas. I love technology almost as much as I love cheesecake, and with more energy and ideas than I know what to do with, I can't wait for the sun to come up each morning! I'm wife to Prince Charming and mom to three incredible girls who keep me balanced. . . sort of!
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4 thoughts on “QR Codes, MadLips, and Magic in the Music Room”
I am absolutely THRILLED that you are sharing this resource! We are in the process of getting an iPad2 Cart ready for students. I Can’t WAIT to use this activity with them!! I’ve never used QR codes before…SO EASY! I will have to get busy and create some things of my own now!!Annehttp://musicalbitsandtechiebytes.blogspot.com/
What a brilliant way to incorporate technology into the music classroom, and the madlips bios just cracks me up. Thank you so much for sharing these valuable resources!
– Angela
Thank you so much for sharing all of your ideas today in the iPad sharing seminar. You’re amazing. I look forward to following your blog and sharing with our music teacher!
Delanna Collins
Pinewood preparatory school
Cherrie! I am so happy I found your website! I bookmarked your website immediately because I know I will be referring to it often. I am trying to find new ways to use technology in the music class room, and you are amazing! This particular post, goes right along with a project I am having the kids do on certain composers and music! Thank you again for sharing your ideas and expertise! Brilliant!