playlist.com

playlist.com

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Description: Playlist.com is a wonderful tool with many classroom uses. This site allows you to create different music playlists for your different needs within the classroom. You may choose from any genre of music, any tempo, any artist, and any style to use at your discretion.

Pros and Cons: Pros of playlist.com are the following: 1. You may pick any type of music you like. 2. You may allow the students to help you choose music that they like. 3. You may use music with or without lyrics, depending on the need. 4. Music has been proven to help students with retention.

Cons of playlist.com are the following: 1. If the Internet is down, you will not be able to access your playlists. 2. Much previewing is needed to be sure that music is age appropriate. 3. You need to make sure the music will not adversely effect your students.

Possible Classroom Uses: Playlist.com may be used in many ways. It could be used as a mood enhancer during quiet time or silent reading. It could also be used to assist in transitions between classes, lessons, or activities. You could use it as background music for group work or small group instruction. This site really has endless possibilities.