PE4_Myna, Roc, and Screencast-o-matic

I have chosen to incorporate two web 2.0 tools into my Relevant and Innovative Learning Scenario (RILS) project. I will incorporate the Aviary tools Myna and Roc, as well as the Screencast-o-matic screen capture tool that were posted in my BP2 and BP7 blogs.

Aviary has two different sections that I think would be a great beginning lesson for introducing students into audio editing and creation. First, Myna offers the students the ability to utilize hundreds of music loops, sound segments, and beats. The software also allows the students the ability to record their voice, instruments, or other sounds to add to their project. This could be great tool for creating a podcast.

The second function of the music tool is called Roc and it functions as a drum loop creator. The user can build a loop by simply selecting each sound they want to play at each beat or fraction of a beat. This is also an effective cross-curricular math tool to teach fractions. The session in Roc can be seamlessly incorporated into the Myna session to be used as the drum loop.

Finally, I have decided to incorporate Screencast-o-matic.com into the equation by having the students document their experience creating music through a tutorial screen capture video. Peer teaching can be important for students in the learning process, and what a unique way of doing it through technology.