I'm Mac, and so am I..

Customize Storyboards

This is a great website where you can customize the storyboard that you use for projects in your classroom.
Customize Storyboard

Here is an example of a 4-frame storyboard created from the above website.

Download 4windowstoryboard.pdf

iLife '08 Progress

We're working our way through creating new materials for iLife '08. MO & I have completed the update for GarageBand and it is posted on the site. Please check back as we update more materials.

http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/instructionaltechnology/mac/iTools_08.html

Also, we have tentative dates and locations for summer courses and will release them as soon as we have approval!

Finally, you might want to keep an eye on Apple today. The Apple store is down, with a "We'll be back soon message." My guess? Updates to MacBook Pro's at least, but maybe something more fun.....

GarageBand for Music Teachers- Resources & Links

GarageBand is a terrific tool for Music Education! Here are some links and documents to help you:

CCSD Mac Support Page: http://www.cobb.k12.ga.us/instructionaltechnology/mac/iTools_06.html
There are several links on documents to help you with GarageBand. The documents there were written by us and are in the form of downloadable PDF's that you are free to use in any way you'd like.

Here's some links to how other educators are using GarageBand in their classroom:
Musical Patterns for Elementary School: http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=233
Creating an Educational Rap: http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/item.php?itemID=10580
Instruments of the Orchestra: http://edcommunity.apple.com/ali/story.php?itemID=9646

Here's what some of our Cobb teachers have created: http://TeacherWeb.com/GA/CheathamHillElementary/MrsGrayburn/links2.stm

http://stilllearning.typepad.com/terri_talley/

http://dowell.typepad.com/podcasts_by_the_crew_of_t/2007/11/the-night-befor.html

We are always happy to support you!

Tip for adding mics in GarageBand

Here is a file that explains the settings you will need to change if you add and external mic for podcastingDownload garageband_podcast_tip_101.pdf

Laying down Music Notes on GarageBand

It is possible to place music notes on a track in garageband. If you click on the notes you can select them. They will turn from black to green. It is possible to add notes by clicking on the note icon and apple clicking on the line and the note will be added.
1 below opens the view required. 2 displays the notes. 3 displays the staff. 4 Allows you to change the type of note.

Atomic Learning link for Podcasting

Atomic Learning has a workshop for Podcasting. Not all of the content is applicable to us here in Cobb, though is helpful.

http://www.atomiclearning.com/podcasting

Atomic Learning Resources

Here are some Atomic Learning Tutorials that will help you with iLife. Download atomic_learning_basic_training_handout.pdf

iDVD - http://www.atomiclearning.com/idvd6
iCal - http://www.atomiclearning.com/ical
iMovie HD 6 - http://www.atomiclearning.com/imovie_hd_6
iPhoto 6 - http://www.atomiclearning.com/iphoto_6
iTunes 6 - http://www.atomiclearning.com/itunes_6
iWeb - http://www.atomiclearning.com/iweb
GarageBand - http://www.atomiclearning.com/garageband3_wn
Safari - http://www.atomiclearning.com/safari

iDVD

Atomic Learning provides tutorials for iDVD. Here's the link:

http://www.atomiclearning.com/idvd6

Remember to login so that you use all of it.

Audio Source

Rogue Amoeba is providing some very useful software if you need to be able to quickly change the audio input or output of your computer. Changing audio quickly on the fly is very helpful if you are podcasting or working with MIDI devices.

The software is not approved at this time, so you can't install it on your teacher laptop or other school computers, but I will submit it for approval. Check the software approval list or watch this blog for announcements.

http://level4.cobbk12.org/~software/

http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/

GarageBand Atomic Learning Link

Here's the materials in Atomic Learning for GarageBand 3:

http://www.atomiclearning.com/garageband3_wn

Once you login to Atomic Learning, you'll be able to use all the resources.