O-Generator

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O-Generator Learning to Compose is an amazing teaching resource for primary and secondary teachers. Teaching music has never been easier. O-Instructor, our virtual music teacher, explains the music content.

• Lessons provided
• No music knowledge needed
• Minimal ICT skills required
• Minimal lesson preparation required

O-Generator Learning to Compose includes:

CD-Rom

• Guided lessons
• Video clips and tips

Book
The 'Teachers Lesson Guide' provides the simple lesson instructions, and photocopiable pages.

Use as a scheme of work for music
Lessons implement the QCA scheme of work for music Key Stage 2/3

• Part 1. Rhythm
• Part 2. Melody, harmony & arranging
• Part 3. Guitars - Hooks and riffs
• Part 4. Songwriting

• The O-Instructor , our virtual music teacher, guides students through each lesson using simple language in understandable steps.
• Students work autonomously or in pairs, following step-by-step musical tutorials, at their own pace.
• Lessons are controlled and guided by the teacher using our step-by-step teachers lesson guide and projector screens.
• Assessment with question and answers, ensures students have learnt the lessons key points.

Teacher's Guide (Included with program)

Minimum system requirements

PC
Operating System : Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista
Processor : 350 Mhz
RAM : 64MB
Hard Drive : 100MB available
Display = 800 x 600
Soundcard : 16 bit
CD Rom Drive or network : Required for installation

Mac
Operating System : OSX 10.2.8 or later
Processor : 300 Mhz
RAM : 64MB
Hard Drive : 100MB available
Display = 800 x 600
Soundcard : 16 bit
CD Rom Drive or network : Required for installation

Projector (preferable)
Display = 800 x 600 pixels, 16 bit colour

Speakers
Suitable loudspeakers for the whole class to hear instructions