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My final assignment in my TECH 507class was a SmartMusic Lesson Plan I enjoyed learning about Smart Music, and I plan on incorporating it in my classroom. Using SmartMusic, I will save valuable class time and essentially teach my students to evaluate their own performances. Here is my final lesson plan:

Using SmartMusic for Choir Assessments Created by Felicia Stephens

ID #: 29888 Subject Area: Fine Arts

Grade Level: 8 **Lesson Summary** Each student will use SmartMusic to record the "Sing at First Sight" singing test. This will save class time and allow me to hear each student individually without embarassing them.

**Learning Objectives and Computer Functions** This lesson plan uses 3 objectives.
 * **Objective 1:** Each student will login to SmartMusic using the choir room laptop. ||
 * || **Uses** CD-ROM Resources **to** login to SmartMusic ||
 * **Objective 2:** Each student will find the correct assignment in the playlist, and record themselves singing the line correctly. ||
 * || **Uses** CD-ROM Resources **to** find the correct assignment in the playlist ||
 * || **Uses** Other **to** record their voice singing the line correctly ||
 * **Objective 3:** Each student will submit their recording to me for grading purposes. ||
 * || **Uses** CD-ROM Resources **to** submit their final recording for grading purposes ||

**Problem**

**Problem Nature** In daily choir classes, the majority of assessments take place in small groups. Students do not usually receive one on one instruction and tips from the teacher. SmartMusic allows students to self evaluate, and allows teachers to hear each student sing by themselves.

**Notes on Using Data** I will supply each student with the assignment number, and all data entry will be on an individual basis. The students can record multiple versions of the assignment; they may add and delete data, but may not modify it once recorded. The student may save multiple versions on the SmartMusic software, but only one recording will be submitted for a grade. **Problem Statement** In choir class, I don't always get to hear each person sing individually. SmartMusic will greatly reduce the amount of class time used for singing tests, and will allow students to reflect on their performance using self evaluation. Students will be able to hear for themselves which aspect of their "performance" needs attention.

**Data Manipulation**

**Instructions** The learner used computers at intermediate level **Integration Strategies** How is a SmartMusic assessment similar to a singing test performed in class? **Organization Strategies** List 3 ways that SmartMusic can help you become a better vocalist. **Elaboration Strategies** With each assignment/ recording, self evaluate and determine what needs to change to make a satisfactory grade.

**Results Presentation** For this lesson plan, the "presentation" is actually a final recording submitted by each student for a grade. The recording is automatically saved on the SmartMusic software; however, a student can choose to save the file as an mp3 and turn in it on a CD.

**Activities**

**Activities Before Using the Computer** Students can review the correct notes at the keyboard in the practice rooms. > **//Strategies to develop students' attitudes towards the problem, motivation, and overall mindfulness://** > Each student can make a checklist of items that need to be correct in the recording before submitting it. For example, tone quality, vowels, tuning, rhythm, correct notes, etc.

**Activities While Using the Computer** Students will work at the computer individually. **Activities After Using the Computer** Based on the number of recordings each student made before the final submission, he or she can determine which areas needed work. This will allow the student to perform less and less "takes" each time an assignment is due. **Supporting Activities** The students can hum or sing the exercise quietly while waiting for their turn.

**Assessment** Students will be assessed by means of
 * Presentation

When a student submits their final recording, the assessment rubric will be based on correct notes and rhythms, tone quality, intonation, and correct formation of vowels.
 * Included in the assessment:**