Ken Rand

A gifted instructor and storyteller, Ken has been inspiring students and teachers for the last 47 years. Known for his ability to connect and engage with his audience Ken can adapt his presentations to the needs of your school or conference.

Inspirational Videos & Music

There are a number of music videos from YouTube where I either simply play a specific song or sometimes (if tasteful) show the video that goes with that song and sometimes I also show the lyrics (which is what I would do if I was an English teacher). Warning! Be aware that some music videos come with inappropriate and annoying advertisements or scenes. Always view the entire video before using it. Also, always check the volume of your computer (or other playing device) before you attempt to play music in the classroom.

I remember a time when I had to go to a different room and when I tried to play the music on the computer, the sound did not work. I (we) had to improvise, and I downloaded the lyrics and somehow got the class to sing along.

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Music

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Examples of songs that I use in the classroom:

“I’m so excited” by the Pointer Sisters
“I’ve had the time of my life”, by Bill Medley &
“All Shook Up”, by Elvis Presley
“Don’t Worry be Happy” by Bobby McFerrin
“Rise Up” by Andra Day
“What’s going on?” by Marvin Gaye
“Roar” by Katy Perry
“The Climb” by Miley Cyrus
“Come fly now” music by Bill Conti (Theme from ‘Rocky’)
“Fight Song” by Rachel Platten

And so many more

Videos

The following is a list of videos that I frequently use in the classroom for the sole purpose of inspiring my students and creating assignments to make them ‘think’.