#MusEdChat Recap – Defining Success (7-5-2010)

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Posted on 30th July 2010 by Andrew Ritenour in #MusEdChat

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“I would say if your students end up with an appreciation, or even better, a love for music, then you have done your job right!” – @musically8

The #MusEdChat held on July 5th 2010 discussed what the participants thought defined a successful music teacher in today’s society. @Zweibz7 broke the chat up into how different groups of people view a successful program.

Music Education Week 2010 Session Recap – Milt Allen

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Posted on 27th July 2010 by Andrew Ritenour in Conference |Uncategorized

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Music Education Week

To kick off the Collegiate MENC and New Teachers academy, Milt Allen gave the opening session”You’re Finally Here: We’ve Been Waiting Your Whole Life”, and a following session entitled,”Hero Training: How to Harness Your Superpowers”.

HOW TO: Get Started on #MusEdChat

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Posted on 26th July 2010 by Andy Zweibel in #MusEdChat |Professional Development

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The Web 2.0 world has been expanding rapidly over the past year or so, and if you haven’t jumped on board already, now is the time! In addition to the newly-launched MusicPLN, a fast and easy way to get involved in a Professional Learning Network that will get you immediate results is to participate in a #MusEdChat – a weekly twitter chat for, by, and about music educators!

One of the biggest obstacles I have heard for people interested in participating in #MusEdChat that participating requires a basic knowledge of Twitter. In order to combat that issue, I’m going to use this post to walk you through how to get set up to participate in #MusEdChat quickly and easily. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Andy!

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Posted on 21st July 2010 by Andrew Ritenour in Uncategorized

Just a short post to wish Andy Z. a very happy 22nd birthday!

I’ve gotten to know Andy over the past four or five months through blogging and this site. He is a great guy and a great teacher whose contributions to music education as an undergrad are truly astonishing. In just the past year, his contributions were many including the startup of #MusEdChat and the development of MusicEdMajor.Net. In addition he has been on the launch team of Dr. Pisano’s MusicPLN.Org. All of these projects serve to help the common music educator (or music education major) to be better at what they do.

Happy Birthday Andy, and thanks for all you do for music education!

Feel free to leave Andy your own birthday wish with a comment!

#MusEdChat Recap – Summer Preparation (6-28-10)

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Posted on 19th July 2010 by Andrew Ritenour in #MusEdChat

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“Quite a few people spend the summer playing or performing for joy instead of work! I love that.” – @girlfromPBO

The #MusEdChat held on June 28th, 2010 discussed ways teachers spent their time during the summer. This spanned from professional development to rest and relaxation.

Music Education Professional Learning Network Opens to Public

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Posted on 19th July 2010 by Andy Zweibel in Professional Development

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Music Education Professional Learning Network Opens to Public

Grove City, PA – July18, 2010  — The Music Education Professional Learning Network (MPLN) opens to the public, at12:00 pm EDT, on July 19, 2010.

The MPLN is a new Website specifically developed for music educators, pre-service music teachers, and teaching musicians of any kind. As its base framework, it incorporates the BuddyPress and WordPress Social Networking (SN) platforms, but also includes integrations with Twitter, FaceBook, and other existing SN platforms. As a SN platform, this site seeks to promote elongated discussions about important topics facing music educators today.