13. USING TECH: WEB KARAOKE (Writing, Discussion, Collaboration)
Description: Create original lyrics for a song, matching text to the melody.
Application: Web Karaoke can be used to explain concepts, events, terminology, and processes.
Process: Group students into teams of three or four and instruct them to go to http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/offthecharts/webkaraoke.html. Give the lesson parameters, including time limits for completion of lyrics. Have students sing the song and for extra fun, ask another adult to “judge” the teams for a prize such as a homework pass or a piece of candy. (This assignment can also be done without using technology by selecting a popular song, such as Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star or My Country ‘Tis of Thee).
Description: Create original lyrics for a song, matching text to the melody.
Application: Web Karaoke can be used to explain concepts, events, terminology, and processes.
Process: Group students into teams of three or four and instruct them to go to http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/offthecharts/webkaraoke.html. Give the lesson parameters, including time limits for completion of lyrics. Have students sing the song and for extra fun, ask another adult to “judge” the teams for a prize such as a homework pass or a piece of candy. (This assignment can also be done without using technology by selecting a popular song, such as Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star or My Country ‘Tis of Thee).
Reference and/or for more information:
13. Using Tech: Web Karaoke
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/offthecharts/webkaraoke.html.
13. Using Tech: Web Karaoke
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/offthecharts/webkaraoke.html.
