Blog Post 3_2009101_Google Reader Feeds

The following is a list of RSS feeds that I've found useful in my profession.
Some of these Feeds I will be sharing with my colleagues.

List of 5 RSS feeds:

1) Educational Rap Music
http://www.educationalrap.com/59/layers-of-the-earth.html
This site teaches content through upbeat music that makes it fun to sing along and learn. This gives me ideas for how I can use Rap music to teach some of the content in my class.

2) MENC- Minds on Music: Composition for Creative and Critical Thinking
http://www.menc.org/news/view/new-book-explores-teaching-music-composition-to-students-of-all-ages
I chose this site because it shows how a group of learners of all ages can learn to compose music that will give meaning to their lives.

3) The Elements of Music
http://musiced.about.com/od/beginnerstheory/a/musicelements.htm
I find this site useful for defining musical terms and music theory.

4) The Songwriter As A Storyteller http://musiced.about.com/od/othermusicgenres/a/songwriting.htm
This site has great links to help you get started in writing a song. Students can get ideas for writing their own songs using some of the prompts that are suggested.

5) Educational Uses of Second Life
http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fsleducation.wikispaces.com%2Fpage%2Fxml%2Feducationaluses%3Fv%3Drss_2_0
Second Life is a social network where you can interact with others. You can explore and listen to live music and share ideas.