http://www.charleslaux.com/index.htmlA list of educational sessions given by Charles Laux. Topics include technology, string pedagogy, and other music teaching strategies.encharles@charleslaux.comCopyright 2001-2009 Charles Laux2011-03-17T21:21:22-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:57:00 -0500charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2011-03-17T21:21:22-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/314f52fa15da9c4fe1b86f0d1a87e708-39.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/314f52fa15da9c4fe1b86f0d1a87e708-39.html#unique-entry-id-392011 ASTA National Conference

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This session briefly discusses the role of the 21st century learner and their defining characteristics.

I show teachers how they can use technology to easily sequence their own audio accompaniments for tuning, warm-ups, scales, rehearsal, home practice, and assessment. Teaching strategies that utilize this technology will be demonstrated. These strategies enable the teacher to “hop off the podium” and provide individual instruction and feedback to students without interrupting the flow of the lesson.

The benefits of utilizing these strategies include the ability to reinforce a student’s sense of pitch, rhythm, meter, tempo, and other aural skills while making lessons efficient, exciting and motivating.

Sample classroom scenarios and teaching strategies will be discussed and attendees were shown how the technology can be adapted to fit into nearly every situation. Various hardware components and computer programs were demonstrated.
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This presentation will demonstrate several free and inexpensive iPod touch/iPhone/iPad apps that can be used in the classroom to help teach and reinforce important rhythm concepts. Topics such as steady pulse, subdividing, and rhythmic dictation will be covered. The presenter will introduce a variety of teaching strategies that will help accommodate different types of learners (visual, kinesthetic, etc.) and show how students can work collaboratively to learn these skills.
Using these technology tools can help get students motivated and excited about learning rhythm. The tools can be incorporated into both small and large group settings and can even be used during a live performance.

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With digital equipment becoming increasingly popular and affordable, there has been a gap in the effort to include valuable analog equipment into the mix of training and discussion. Analog equipment such as microphones, mixers, amplifiers, and audio processors exist in many classrooms, yet are often used incorrectly. This equipment, while somewhat dated compared to many digital devices, is still valuable and quite usable. This session will discuss some technology you may still have in your building and how to make the best of it.]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2010-07-14T10:08:15-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/7771e7bf5df0b246a5db8777e4fd8f10-36.html#unique-entry-id-36http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/7771e7bf5df0b246a5db8777e4fd8f10-36.html#unique-entry-id-362010 OSU String Teachers Workshop

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What are the qualities of a successful orchestra program? What are the ultimate goals of a public school music program? This session will provide ideas that can be used expand the scope of your orchestra program. Topics discussed will be organization, communication, music programming, recruiting, motivation, and more -- all through the use of technology! Bring ideas to share!]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2010-07-13T10:07:40-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/7ece096195d4ba062e75d7af3580c52d-35.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/7ece096195d4ba062e75d7af3580c52d-35.html#unique-entry-id-352010 OSU String Teachers Workshop

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This session will show you the ins and outs of editing/mastering digital audio files that have been captured with a portable digital recorder. It’s not difficult!]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2010-07-12T10:05:14-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/a39acfcf5da266fc31d8260627d997b9-34.html#unique-entry-id-34http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/a39acfcf5da266fc31d8260627d997b9-34.html#unique-entry-id-342010 OSU String Teachers Workshop

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This session will provide you with information so that you can get started with digital audio recording. Various types of equipment will be discussed and demonstrated for classroom, concert hall, and private studio. Recording terminology and microphone techniques will also be covered. Come see how easy it can be to obtain a quality recording!]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2009-07-16T11:50:55-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/3c4229e05f45c14a4d7234d7eda55d5f-32.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/3c4229e05f45c14a4d7234d7eda55d5f-32.html#unique-entry-id-32The Ohio State University]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2009-07-15T11:49:51-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/f835704cd1ce552d244cf514a8376769-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/f835704cd1ce552d244cf514a8376769-31.html#unique-entry-id-31The Ohio State University]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2009-07-14T11:45:43-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/a873762732900f17789aa86808f1f6f5-30.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/a873762732900f17789aa86808f1f6f5-30.html#unique-entry-id-30The Ohio State University]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2010-02-17T11:05:15-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/283af77300b37a4a6190323afb45360c-29.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/283af77300b37a4a6190323afb45360c-29.html#unique-entry-id-29February 17-19, 2010
Santa Clara, CA

Co-presented with Scott Laird]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2010-01-30T03:22:51-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/d14aa9d7ed2fa66e2a11891bc0468ac9-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/d14aa9d7ed2fa66e2a11891bc0468ac9-28.html#unique-entry-id-28January 28-30, 2010
Cincinnati, OH
]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2009-11-10T07:22:11-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/4d619f2d23f9303f184b4e2a03afbc5a-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/4d619f2d23f9303f184b4e2a03afbc5a-27.html#unique-entry-id-27presented by Charles & Tricia Laux
Download Handout]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2009-11-03T12:30:42-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/c01ec7677be62faa7339f12f22af1640-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/c01ec7677be62faa7339f12f22af1640-26.html#unique-entry-id-26Ohio Wesleyan University
CMENC Chapter
]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2009-03-19T17:01:50-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/6293347bc14edeb15996a9ca3b06316e-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/6293347bc14edeb15996a9ca3b06316e-25.html#unique-entry-id-252009 American String Teachers Association Conference
March 19-21, 2009
Columbus, OH
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Columbus, OH
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January 15-17, 2009
Columbus, OH

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University of South Carolina School of Music
October 25-26, 2008
Columbia, South Carolina

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University of South Carolina School of Music
October 25-26, 2008
Columbia, South Carolina

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University of South Carolina School of Music
October 25-26, 2008
Columbia, South Carolina

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]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2008-10-25T21:26:29-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/2c9e9a9174736448f9b612b9dcbe710c-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/2c9e9a9174736448f9b612b9dcbe710c-19.html#unique-entry-id-19University of South Carolina School of Music
October 25-26, 2008
Columbia, South Carolina

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Atlanta, GA


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July 6–12, 2008
Columbus, Ohio]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2008-06-16T21:24:56-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/bd23565fe9ca8cc17b5150a47e814933-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/bd23565fe9ca8cc17b5150a47e814933-16.html#unique-entry-id-16June 16-July 2, Modified Summer Term I
Columbus, Ohio]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2008-05-16T21:24:13-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/d0ba89a4af33ca44ee97d30e6954a7a3-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/d0ba89a4af33ca44ee97d30e6954a7a3-15.html#unique-entry-id-15May 16, 2008
Columbus, Ohio]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2008-05-16T21:23:30-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/5a148dbbdd09dac353ff4641e30b1098-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/5a148dbbdd09dac353ff4641e30b1098-14.html#unique-entry-id-14OSU Campus, Hughes Hall, Columbus, Ohio]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2008-02-27T21:20:32-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/8f05f591a88a57483366c76659575930-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/8f05f591a88a57483366c76659575930-13.html#unique-entry-id-13American String Teachers Association Conference
Albuquerque, New Mexico

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]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2008-02-17T21:20:17-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/7b85adb330e99e5b2b61d9e242f19066-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/7b85adb330e99e5b2b61d9e242f19066-12.html#unique-entry-id-12Ohio Music Educators Association State Conference / Technology Institute for Music Educators (TI:ME) State Conference,
Cincinnati, OH]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2007-12-18T21:18:45-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/9da372d7076558f5424b20a5fcda84e2-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/9da372d7076558f5424b20a5fcda84e2-11.html#unique-entry-id-11Midwest Clinic, Chicago, IL
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• Conducted the Cypress Creek High School Chamber Orchestra as the demonstration group]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2005-01-15T21:10:37-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/73e6468447ae276de12706afd7308ead-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/73e6468447ae276de12706afd7308ead-2.html#unique-entry-id-2]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2004-01-05T21:07:22-05:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/b08ac3c02d2c0776a72f0857979f7f4f-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/b08ac3c02d2c0776a72f0857979f7f4f-1.html#unique-entry-id-1• Co-presented with Brian Hellhake, Orchestra Director, Freedom High School, Orlando, FL]]>charles@charleslaux.comPresentations2001-05-11T21:05:48-04:00http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/22d90a0f102728b4752d8179881e8591-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.charleslaux.com/pages/presentations_files/22d90a0f102728b4752d8179881e8591-0.html#unique-entry-id-0• Lied Middle School Staff Development, Las Vegas, NV (2001)
Presented a session on creating webpages using Claris Homepage 3.0 for Macintosh]]>