(image by simplerandomness) Using Web 2.0, I discovered a music site called Pandora.com. I was a fan in the first minute. In the search box, I entered Paul Simon, my favorite artist! Pandora then created a personal radio station for me. I could choose between an all Paul Simon station or Paul Simon interspersed with other similar artists. When the song plays, you can click on the thumbs up or thumbs down. With that information, Pandora narrows down your choices to a personalized radio station.
I can definitely see using this application in school. Many styles of music and many pieces or songs within each style are just a click away. Create the station of your choice and have it readily accessible to the students.
Pandora is a bit addictive. I have it on all day at home and most of the day at work as background music. I do have anotehr you can try too: Grooveshark... same concept, but you can create your own playlists of songs/artists that you like.
ReplyDeleteI learned about Pandora this past summer and was excited to see it outlined in this course as well. I thought I would share this great find with my own children, but they already knew about the site. I love having the opportunity to personally select the artist I want to hear.
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