In the endeavour to find ways to incorporate technologically relevant educational tools into our teaching practices it is obvious that the iPad is the new go-to item for teachers and parents in 2012. If you haven’t heard, the most recent launch of iBooks 2 now presents a revolutionary future for textbooks and teaching materials that [...]
With that said, I know not everyone is interested in Music Education blogs, so here is my Top 5 list of my favourite academic blogs – outside of Music Education. They range from technology, art, cultural studies to my favourite – World of Warcraft. Deanna’s Top 5 Favourite Blogs 1. Constance Steinkuehler’s Academic Blog on [...]
I had the honour of being able to go to Dreamforce – a conference put on by Salesforce.com. During that conference I not only got to watch Stevie Wonder and Will.i.am (from the Black Eyed Peas) perform for an entire evening, I got to go to a Keynote speech done by President Bill Clinton. After [...]
So I just got back from DreamForce – the Salesforce.com Conference Gala. It was fantastic! Stevie Wonder performed a full concert to a crowd of about 15,000 people, and then Will.i.am showed up on stage and sang with Steve Wonder! It was a sight to behold, and I have it on video! I will be [...]