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This site offers great articles and ideas for teachers of ALL areas.  There are videos along with articles and can search just about any topic.  I have included a link from edutopia on motivating students. http://www.edutopia.org/blog/strategies-helping-students-motivate-themselves-larry-ferlazzo?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=091615%20enews%20stuengage%20ngm%20remainder&utm_content=&utm_term=fea1pic&spMailingID=12417112&spUserID=NjMzMzA5MzI2NjMS1&spJobID=621135309&spReportId=NjIxMTM1MzA5S0

This web page from Edutopia.com is a very interesting read about Project-based learning. The web site considers why PBL is important, what PBL is about, how does PBL work, and has many resources.

All points of arts integration -- from implementation in the classroom and engaging students, to linking the arts with core curriculum -- are covered in this roundup of useful Edutopia blogs, articles, and videos.

The Cool Cat Teacher Blog is written maintained by educator, Vicki Davis. Her mission is to keep teachers inspired and motivated. This is not specifically a music education resource, but the information contained on the blog can be helpful for teachers of any subject area. I am specifically interested in the aspect of Social Media and the Classroom.

This is an interesting read that was linked on Dr. Bauer's resources discussing the connections of arts and common core standards.

This informative Edutopia article by blogger and professor Karin Nolan encourages educators about the simplicity about integrating their current teaching approach and curriculum structure with a standards-based curriculum. You do not have be a musician to satisfy the standards either.

This is a great article for the classroom teacher who is looking arts integrated lessons.

Web page on eutopia.org web site about Project Based Learning (PBL) with access to information and resources.

This article discusses possible uses for PBL in the music classroom.

I found this to be a very interesting read/listen. She discusses how to foster creativity in the classrooms. In music, composing is an essential skill and the ultimate creative activity. However, I find myself sometimes nervous to let the kids compose. What if they are not successful? What if they talk too much or get too loud? But Goodwin really gives me the courage to start small and grow from there. It's not about having the kids write a symphony, but to show what they learned by creating something new.

This article contains information on project based learning. It provides step by step guides into sections.

Whether you are looking for resources on integrating science, technology, engineering, and math or on infusing the arts to transform STEM into STEAM, this curated compilation will help you strategize around different approaches to integrated studies.

Incorporating music into any class

This page was linked from Edutopia. This site includes inspiring links for integrating the arts into education, the STEM to STEAM concept.

Project Based Learning is an excellent strategy for increasing motivation and excitement through instruction. This article details the steps for designing a PBL unit.