Even though I'm not that old I remember when my family got our first computer. It was a desktop (a computer with a monitor/screen that goes on the desk and a tower, taller than some of my young students, that goes under the desk). We were so excited to have it. We put a few things on it and even had some games that we played by inserting a flexible, square box about 5 inches into the computer. Isn't is amazing how quickly technology changes? I can't even imagine what life will be like if I'm lucky enough to live as long as my grandfather, who turned 98 last Saturday :) Today's students probably don't remember ever being without a computer at home. They never had to take "typing" class in 9th grade. My brother, who is only 10 years younger than me and a freshman at the U, laughed when I said that when I was going there they didn't have campus-wide wireless internet and most students, including myself, brought a 3-ring binder to take class notes. Maybe you have already found these Apps, and if you have any other favorites please let me know. DooDah - useful for learning to read notes iBeat - free metronome MusicNotes - flashcards, go to settings to set it to only treble clef NoteGameLite - musical notes for those who need an extra note reading challenge FaceMaster- a funny quiz about what composer you would be. Ask me at your lesson who I am. iAmSymphony - I haven't figured this one out yet ;) MusicHouse - a good way for students to identify instruments by sound Ear Trainer - excellent ear training tool |  |
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