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Free creative commons licensed music for download!

Digital storytelling music site - just be careful, you may want to prescreen and download some yourself as there may be some profanity.

a source of free and legal music downloads. The music on Jamendo comes from the artists who upload it themselves. While not all of the music is licensed for re-use, there is a substantial collection of music labeled with a Creative Commons license. As always, before re-using any of the music you download make sure it is labeled for re-use.Applications for EducationJamendo could be a good source of music downloads for students to use in video and podcast projects. Some of the music does come with an "explicit" label so you probably don't want to send young students searching on Jamendo on their own. In that case it would be better for you to build a collection from which students choose.

This site transforms your computer into a music mixer and your students can make music mixes on the web and practise their DJ skills. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts

"A wonderfully designed site with lessons and tools to create digital music and teach music theory. Lessons start at a very basic level and build to advanced compositions."

Students interact with music, movies, software, and other digital content every day-but many don't fully understand the rules surrounding the appropriate use of these materials, or why this should even matter. To help teach students about intellectual property rights and encourage them to become good "digital citizens," software giant Microsoft Corp. has unveiled a free curriculum that offers cross-curricular classroom activities aligned with national standards. The Digital Citizenship and Creative Content program was designed for students in grades 8-10 but can be adapted for use in grades 6-12, Microsoft says. In one unit, students are given a scenario in which a high school sponsors a school-wide Battle of the Bands. A student not involved in the production decides to videotape and sell copies of the show to students and family members. Later, one of the performers ("Johnny") learns his image has been co-opted by the maker of a video game without his permission. Students research intellectual property laws to see who owns the "rights" to the Battle of the Bands as a whole, as well as the rights of individual performers, to determine three or four steps that Johnny can take. http://digitalcitizenshiped.com

Bamboo DiRT is a tool, service, and collection registry of digital research tools for scholarly use. Developed by Project Bamboo, Bamboo DiRT makes it easy for digital humanists and others conducting digital research to find and compare resources ranging from content management systems to music OCR, statistical analysis packages to mindmapping software.

digital story (dig·i·tal sto·ry) A short, first-person video-narrative created by combining recorded voice, still and moving images, and music or other sounds. digital storyteller (dig·i·tal sto·ry·tell·er) Anyone who has a desire to document life experience, ideas, or feelings through the use of story and digital media.

This is a lovely downloadable programme to compose pieces of music on a digital stave which will play you creations back to you. Just drag the note and rests into the positions you want. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Music%2C+Sound+%26+Podcasts

Today there are new creative ways to use an iPod and similar Mp3 players to support learning in adult education programs. These handhelds or portable digital devices were originally developed as a convenient way to listen to music. Now their uses have evolved beyond just music, their new expanded role is providing both audio and video learning applications for education. Online tool and application resources are provided for completing adult education and training programs using internet-based audio and video technology.

Interactive case studies on wireless, social networking, digital footprint, cyberbullying, misinformation, fair use, privacy, music downloading. Includes classroom and home versions as well as teacher guides. All but one topic (Wireless) is available in Spanish as well.

Interactive case studies on wireless, social networking, digital footprint, cyberbullying, misinformation, fair use, privacy, music downloading. Includes classroom and home versions as well as teacher guides. All but one topic (Wireless) is available in Spanish as well.

A fun music site where movements of your mouse creates a virtual stringed instrument performance. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular

Possibilites for students to use with digital stories

I wrote about Sonya here: http://pairadimes.davidtruss.com/digital-teachers/

Many of my students have ipods. These mini music makers are captivating them…truth be told, my ipod touch captivates me! I feel as though we could use these ipods to, not only increase the interest factor of lessons, but also to encourage students to become involved in their learning process.

Speakaboos brings classic children's entertainment into a digital world. Beloved characters and treasured stories are given new life through amazing celebrity performances, beautiful illustrations, and original music. At Speakaboos, children develop literacy skills while learning about technology in a safe and fun environment.

Girls Go Tech is from the Girl Scouts and has a super groovy mandala maker, a cryptic code game, a game to compose digital music, and a mixed messages game to work both sides of the brain.

Sound effects for use in digital stories and podcasts

Free sound for your digital stories.

A wonderful series of interactive stories which use text, music, animation and games to tell the adventures. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English

A site from Google with resources, projects & inspirational videos to encourage students to code. Projects include programming wearables, making a yeti dance and mixing music.

Finally, an easy way to tell your story. Just drag and drop your favorite stuff into Freepath's playlist - no need to convert files, upload videos or embed links. Just like that, your digital life became bigger and better! Best of all, it's FREE.

Slide lets you use photos and other digital content to publish and discover the people and things that matter to you.