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This song was written during ISTE Live, at ISTE 2023 in Philadelphia, during a conference session. Lyrics: (Verse 1) Come gather round, let's start our adventure, Walking the rim, right back to the center. It's the boundary that wraps all around, Perimeter's the name, in distance, we're bound. Chorus: Perimeter, er, er, around the edge so grand, Area, re, re, in the space we stand. When you learn the secrets, oh, it's so divine, To measure our world, line by line. (Verse 2) Now look inside, see the space so clear, Area's the name, far and near. It's the height times width, we find with cheer, The space inside, we hold so dear. Chorus: Perimeter, er, er, like a fence so wide, Area, re, re, in its space, we abide. In the classroom, or under the pines, We measure our world, line by line. (Bridge) When math seems tough, don't hide, don't fret, Keep trying, dear students, don't ever forget. The answers are there, in your heart, in your mind, Just remember how we measure, line by line. Chorus: Perimeter, er, er, around the outside edge, Area, re, re, from ledge to ledge. Hand in hand, in this journey so divine, We measure our world, line by line.

Soundtrack for the Annual Fund video at Hillbrook School.

Soundtrack for the Hillbrook School holiday/appreciation video

Soundtrack for the iPad Collection video we made for students. We used the 8mm iOS app to capture video clips to emulate 1920s-style footage.

Various songs and recordings--original soundtracks for videos, original music for livestream events that won't get flagged on YouTube, parody songs.

Various songs and recordings--original soundtracks for videos, original music for livestream events that won't get flagged on YouTube, parody songs.

Various songs and recordings--original soundtracks for videos, original music for livestream events that won't get flagged on YouTube, parody songs.

Various songs and recordings--original soundtracks for videos, original music for livestream events that won't get flagged on YouTube, parody songs.

Various songs and recordings--original soundtracks for videos, original music for livestream events that won't get flagged on YouTube, parody songs.

Various songs and recordings--original soundtracks for videos, original music for livestream events that won't get flagged on YouTube, parody songs.

Various songs and recordings--original soundtracks for videos, original music for livestream events that won't get flagged on YouTube, parody songs.

Parody of the song Walkin' in LA. All instruments are original recordings. This was a submission for the Hillbrook School Talent Show employee act.

Mind To Words by billselak

Telltale Heart #Isteccl by billselak

As an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), I was able to attend a Logic Pro session last week, and was inspired to learn the new Sampler. As part of the ADE Festival of Learning, I wrote this piece for the Creativity Challenge Week 2: The 1-5-6-4 Song! I liked the sound of a loop in Logic, but wanted a different melody, so I sampled the loop, mapped it to a keyboard, and a new melody. I did a similar workflow for a fuzzy bass synth--I liked that loop, but needed it to be a 1-5-6-4 progression for the #1564challenge. I still love GarageBand, especially for podcast editing, but am definitely beginning to use Logic Pro for songwriting and for more complex audio editing.

Inspired by a prompt, I create a one minute piece of music to go with a one minute video. Didn't have a guitar handy, so it took a rare turn towards electronic music.

School District Phone Home, a parody of the Serial Podcast Theme by billselak

Soundtrack for my Apple Distinguished Educator application video. Hi, I'm Bill Selak. I write songs. I make movies. I take photos, but most importantly, I reimagine learning experiences. Visit eduawesome.com/ade for even more published lessons, courses, and eduawesome content.

Soundtrack for a video about the fundraiser for the Walkathon.

Written during a session at Fall CUE: Oh, I gotta mindset you ain't met I gotta do this I can't quit yet I may fall, stumble, and trip I dust myself off I don’t give a rip When someone gets me down, I reach for the sun When things get tough, I let my awesomeness run I will shine brilliant like the sun I will over, I will overcome

Who We Are by billselak

Biomes by billselak

She can’t count her money. by billselak

Manifesto of a Connected Educator by billselak

Class Dojo by billselak

Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally by billselak

wk 21 by billselak

wk 19 by billselak

68 Blues Adventure by billselak

17 Hot Cross Buns by billselak

O Come, O Come Emmanuel at Saint Louise De Marillac Catholic Church by billselak

This might be the funniest thing I've heard my class say. Ever.

I added some guitars to The better one.