Mac Power Users

531: Teaching with GoodNotes, with David MacDonald

Apr 12, 2020
David MacDonald, a musician and professor, combines iPads and GoodNotes to revolutionize teaching methods in music education. He shares insights on crafting custom educational templates that enhance engagement and organization. The discussion also covers transitioning to the Apple ecosystem, managing student submissions, and the delicate balance between traditional composing techniques and modern technology. Additionally, MacDonald dives into his experiences scoring video games, highlighting the evolution of music composition in the digital era.
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ADVICE

GoodNotes for Teaching

  • Use GoodNotes as a digital whiteboard with an Apple TV for an interactive teaching experience.
  • Leverage split-screen, SlideOver, and auto-backup to enhance organization and student access.
ANECDOTE

GoodReader for Audio

  • David MacDonald uses GoodReader for playing short audio clips during lectures.
  • He appreciates its ability to stop after each clip, unlike apps that continuously play.
ADVICE

Sharing Notes

  • Utilize GoodNotes' auto-backup feature to save class notes as PDFs in a cloud service like Dropbox.
  • Share a public link with students on your learning management system for easy access and review.
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