Today we worked with the Yeti microphone. The challenge was to make a podcast or remix a song. The biggest challenge, though, was to figure out how to work the microphone. Google does a fantastic job of finding tutorials and help articles. While half of us worked on that, we got to work on remixing a song. We decided to remix a Disney song. Becca discovered her hidden talent at improv singing. We finally decided on a PSA for California students who come to Sterling College. We titled it Twister From the East. Once we started singing, it would not save. We went back to Google and found another YouTube video. In high school, my history class did a similar project to this challenge. We had to remix songs and write about the plague. I feel like second graders could really get into pod-casting. Song remixes could be harder since not every child listens to music at that point in their lives.
I agree that this may be difficult for younger students, but I think that it could be very beneficial in allowing creativity in the upper grades. It sounds like you had a fun history teacher! I am a strong believer in using different techniques to help the students remember what they are learning, and what better way then to create a song? I'm sorry this station was a little difficult, but I am glad you referred to the internet to help.
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