Professional Organizations for Teachers

1.      1.  MTNA: Music Teachers National Association ( http://www.mtna.org/ ).   I joined the CN-MTNA chapter of this organization and receive periodic emails on music teacher updates.  Their website is also very useful for answering questions music teachers might have.  Many opportunities for professional development are offered, and the membership fee for college students in Tennessee is only $17 per year. 

2.       2. NAEYC: National Association for the Education of Young Children (http://www.naeyc.org/membership/options).  Although I am a member of the CNAEYC here at Carson-Newman, I do not have the official membership yet because of cost.  However, there is still much useful information on their website, including publications and accreditation criteria.  I will keep this website in mind and consider the benefits of becoming a member of the organization after graduation.

More Technology Resources available to Pre-K – 3 & Music Teachers

Name/Link	Pros	Cons
Edmodo http://www.edmodo.com/	·         Allows for easy parent-teacher communication ·         Easy grade & assignment organization ·         Free ·         Classroom community	·         Difficult for younger (non-reading) students to use. ·         Possible inappropriate content posted – must monitor ·         Families without internet at disadvantage
StoryJumper http://www.storyjumper.com/	·         Teachers can turn lessons into stories to share with students ·         Students at every level can create professional-looking books ·         Creating books is free	·         Primarily useful for subjects such as English and Reading ·         Must pay to print books
GoAnimate4Schools http://goanimate4schools.com/public_index	·         Teachers can create their own animations for lessons ·         Share animations	·         Not free ·         Must be bought as a school
Scholastic http://www.scholastic.com/home/	·         Ideas & printables for parent-teacher communication ·         Lesson plans – printables & interactive web ·         Free	·         Must be affiliated with a school to join ·         Associated with commercial organization