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EarSketch:
Make beats. Learn Code.
@EarSketch
@HipHopHigherEd
#YourVoiceisPower
MAKE BEATS. LEARN CODE.
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Sabrina Grossman
Program Director
CEISMC at Georgia Tech
sabrina.grossman@ceismc.gatech.edu
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Nisha Detchprohm
Research Engineer
CEISMC at Georgia Tech
nisha.detchprohm@ceismc.gatech.edu
Make Beats. Learn Code. Inspire Your Students.
Takeaways
How can the computer science classroom promote creativity through music mixing?
How can EarSketch be an important tool in teaching introductory coding both in the classroom and in extracurricular learning?
How can a curriculum that incorporates student voice and choice with EarSketch promote student empowerment and confidence in computing?
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How can a learning environment that combines coding with music remixing promote confidence in computing?
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Welcome to EarSketch
What is EarSketch?
Created at Georgia Tech
earsketch.gatech.edu
Code-to-compose platform, where students can learn computer science by remixing sound stems
Introduction to
Remix samples using Python or JavaScript code editor
Translated into 6 languages: Spanish, French, Hebrew, Arabic, Ojibwe and Inuktitut
4000+ loop sound library
(or upload and use your own)
Multi-track digital audio workstation
Free
Web-based with no software downloads
Runs in Chrome, Safari, and Firefox
EarSketch: Music + Code
Music and computing have similar computational constructs: looping, sequence, conditionals
Authentic application of programming and career connections
Building on student interest and passions to engage all students in computing education
Increases intention to persist in computing especially among women and underrepresented minorities
EarSketch platform is in seven languages including
Inuktitut, Ojibwe, and Spanish
Personal Identity
Authenticity
Global Access
EarSketch contains over 4000 unique sound clips and a variety of instruments that can be layered upon each other to create fuller sounding music.
EarSketch
2022 Impact
Earsketch Implementation
Expanded Learning
Classroom/School
After-School Programs
Summer Camps
Computer Science Principles
Your Voice is Power
EarSketch
Implementation
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Semester Long After-School Clubs - Remezcla
Summer Camps
After School / Saturday - Hackathons
Monthly Zoom EarSketch Jams
Expanded Learning
Classroom Learning
teachers.earsketch.org
Teacher Resources
Make beats. Learn code.
What is the Your Voice is Power Curriculum?
YVIP is both a curriculum experience
and a competition
Curriculum experience helps develop an understanding of messaging in music (using OUTKAST IMAGINATION), culture, and coding requirements
Students remix beats from Pharrell, Alicia Keys, and Khalid while learning to code on the EarSketch platform
An opportunity to see coding andcomputer science as a way to share their voice
No experience is necessary to participate!
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Listen to their song!
- Paul C.
Simon A. Sanchez High School in Yigo, Guam
2022 Grand Prize Winner
STUDENT VOICES
"Through my journey in learning computer science, and coming across this competition. I learned that even if I can make it this far, others like me could do the same. There are intelligent people here who I know for sure can succeed in this field but they sell themselves short because they do not believe in themselves. One day, I plan to change that by spreading the message that Computer Science can truly lead to equity. Anyone can learn it, and just as many can choose to create wonderful things that advance the world as we know it. I believe it can really level the playing field and make it so that anyone who has the opportunity to can succeed with it. The world needs change, and the more humans of any kind we have in this field, the faster our diverse futuristic dreams can manifest together and become reality.
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Listen to their song!
STUDENT VOICES
That’s why I created this song: as a gift to other people who’ve been singled out for who they are, whether it’s because of autism, ethnicity, gender, race, or otherwise. I hope that with this song, they’ll continue to stay true to themselves and keep reaching out, forming bonds with other people who’ve been in similar positions, and living their life to the fullest. We are the ones in control of how we treat each other, so let’s start making each other’s lives better"
Fall 2022 Competition Winner
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TEACHER VOICES
I want to thank you for everything. This competition is always so emotional. I got to know these students for our summer school program. You never know what these students are facing. This program was a class for summer school. Many of these students were uninspired and needing motivation. This program helped them change their view of themselves and most of them are now passing their classes with a new view of the world and themselves. I am so proud of them and I am so thankful for this program. To see the confident grow in them and their parents to call me and thank me for this program makes my heart happy. Thank you. I feel like we already won.
Create Your EarSketch Account
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Start Coding!
Sample Code
Navigating EarSketch
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Code Editor
Enter code in text or blocks
Workstation for students
Code in Python or JavaScript
Code Editor
Navigating EarSketch
Digital Audio Workstation
Digital Audio Workstation
Shows tracks and plays music
Solo or mute tracks
Isolate effects
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Console
Console
Prints messages
Lists errors
Helpful for debugging
Navigating EarSketch
Content
File Browser
Access music samples
Upload your own sounds
Review your saved scripts
Learn EarSketch functions in API
Navigating EarSketch
Curriculum Icon
Self-guided student-facing curriculum
Summary & assessment questions
(end of each lesson)
Hour of Code tutorials
Curriculum
Reference Guides
EarSketch and NAF Remix Competition
Academy’s Anthem Challenge
How will you get them dancing in the halls from Day 1?
Code one song in EarSketch that will serve as your Academy Theme
to use for recruitment, motivation, and social media!
Submit by Sunday, July 16th @ 11:00PM CT to compete in the Remix Competition. Winners will receive a $150 Amazon Gift Card.
EarSketch and NAF Remix Competition
For more submission details, go to:
https://www.teachers.earsketch.org/nafnext
Best Overall Remix
Best track with great rhythm and code
Creativity in Code
Advanced Logic and
novel use of code
People’s Choice
Most engagement
on SoundCloud
Award Categories
Come visit us!
Booth #10
Jam Session: Compose, Collaborate, and Code
Friday 9:30-10:30 AM
Innovation Studio Classroom 02
Thank you for joining us!
teachers.earsketch.org/nafnext
Contact us at escomp@gatech.edu
teachers.earsketch.org
amazonfutureengineer.com/yourvoiceispower
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EarSketch Educator Workshop
STUDENT VOICES