Technology has revolutionized nearly every aspect of our lives, and education is no exception. Integrating technology in classrooms has brought about significant changes, offering new opportunities and challenges for students and educators.
In this Learning Through Technology podcast episode, Alex and Bob connect with Amir Jones, Instrumental Music Teacher at Painesville City Local Schools. Amir is a passionate music teacher who combines his love for music and technology in his career. Join them as they discuss Amir's journey from student to teacher, his transformation of the school's band program, and technology integration in music education. 
Amir shares his insights on the changing role of technology in education and offers advice to other music teachers. The conversation also touches Amir's side hustle in live streaming and audiovisual services. Overall, this engaging podcast highlights teachers' importance and impact on students, emphasizing hands-on learning and student ownership in education. 
Here are the key touchpoints from the discussion:

• Amir Jones journey to becoming a music teacher
• Amir's transformation of the school's band program
• Integration of technology in the music program
• The importance of ownership and setting high standards for students
• Providing students career-ready skills in media production
• Setting up a recording studio in the school
• The changing role of technology in education 
• Amir's involvement in live streaming and audiovisual installations
• Advice for music teachers on integrating technology

Amir has been teaching instrumental music for grades 9-12 in the Painesville City Local Schools system for over seventeen years. He teaches piano, music technology, music production, jazz ensemble, wind ensemble, and concert band courses at Harvey High School. His additional responsibilities include Marching Band Director, AV Coordinator, Auditorium Manager, Union Representative, Negotiations Team Member, and Instrumental Music Department Chair.
Outside of teaching, he is a music and media director and accompanist at his local church. He has recently launched his technology consulting company: Pixel Perfect Media and Livestreaming Service, LLC.
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Amir’s Recommended Resources: 

• Music Notation Software (Free): MuseScore Website
• Music Creation Studio (Free): Garage Band 
• Video Editing Software (Free): iMovie 
• Professional Digital Audio Workstation (Paid): Logic Pro
• Music and Audio Post-Production Software (Paid): ProTools
• Professional Video Editing Software (Paid): FinalCut Pro
• Creative design, production, editing software (Paid): Adobe Creative Cloud

Other Resources:

• Amir Jones on LinkedIn
• Painesville City Local Schools Website
• Alex Inman on LinkedIn
• Robert Cireddu on LinkedIn
• Educational Collaborators on LinkedIn
• EduTech Group Website
• STS Education   Website
• STS Education Group on LinkedIn

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