that works for you .
Even though this is a difficult time , many educators are seeing some positives . For example , Jewel Casselman , a K-5 music specialist at Lakewood School in Winnipeg , explains that one of the striking
JEWEL CASSELMAN consequences of engaging students remotely is the increased response from those who , either because of shyness or a lack of confidence , rarely participate during in-person classes . That displays the benefits of this experience and shows how , by integrating the tools and methods applied remotely into the classroom down the line , they might carry over when we get back to some variety of normal .
Obviously , fear of the unknown is also an issue , particularly owing to the differing regulations between provinces , municipalities , and even between individual schools in a district – guidelines that evolve swiftly according to case counts and local pressures . Each of the panelists have suggestions for strategies to cope with that uncertainty …
Catherine Ludwig , a school and district administrator in Richmond , BC , says : “ Go slow . Have patience [ with yourself and others ] and be open to not knowing .”
How Parents Can Raise Young Musicians During COVID
Check out the YMC Facebook page at www . facebook . com / ymcbuzz to access a livestreamed group discussion with Jann Arden , George Stroumboulopoulos , Sacha , and moderator Erica Ehm about the importance of music education during these unprecedented times , and how parents can help and support their children on their musical journey .
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SURVEY
We surveyed artists to find out if they ’ ve been taking advantage of any online careerdevelopment opportunities and what their experience has been .
Since the pandemic shutdowns began , have you taken the opportunity to develop your career through things like webinars , virtual conferences / panels , online workshops / tutorials , etc .?
Yes , a great dealð .................................................. 23 % Yes , a little bitð ....................................................... 61 % Noð ........................................................................... 16 %
If you have taken part in any online career development opportunities , which have you done ?
Virtual conference ( s ) ð ........................................ 22 % Virtual panel discussion ( s ) ............................... 19 % Music career / skills-focused reading ð .............. 43 % Otherð ......................................................................... 6 %
Generally , if you have taken part in some of the virtual learning opportunities that have sprung up in response to the shutdowns , have you found it helpful ?
Very helpfulð .......................................................... 34 % Somewhat helpful ð .............................................. 50 % Not very helpfulð ................................................... 14 % Not at all helpfulð ..................................................... 2 %
Had these same opportunities been available before the shutdowns , do you think you would ’ ve taken part ?
Definitely ð .............................................................. 24 % Probably yesð ......................................................... 42 % Probably notð ......................................................... 33 % Definitely notð .......................................................... 0 %
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