Online course for these tumultuous times. Innovative lessons, inclusive design,mindfulness, technology and wisdom of enduring pedagogical practices adapted for remote or social distanced spaces. Sing, say, dance and play in a culturally responsive way. vandercook.edu/programs/meca_…

Joyful music making during tumultuous times. Innovative anti-racist practices, mindfulness, technology, wisdom of enduring pedagogical practices adapted for remote/social distanced spaces. Sing, say, dance and play in a culturally responsive way. vandercook.edu/programs/meca_…

vandercook.edu/programs/meca_… Redesigning & Adapting Curriculum for New Realities ONLINE September 21–December 13, 2020 Sing Say Dance and Play in a Culturally Responsive Way even with the challenges of a remote, hybrid and in person teaching.

With Diwali coming up in a couple of weeks, sign up 30-45m informal zoom session with 4 short pieces- couple of songs Hindi/English, Bhangra dance outline, clapping game from Kerala. 6p.m. CST Wednesday, 4 Nov. 2020 Here’s a short form for the link. forms.gle/8KgZVMEEw7bWSM…

If this would be of interest to teachers who would like to introduce/include Diwali (14 Nov.) Festival of Lights. Repeat of the sharing-on Tuesday, 10 November. Diwali and More- songs, chant, dance. 6 pm CST. @AOSA1968 Illinois Music Education Association VanderCook MECA VanderCook docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

VanderCook MECA Another mini course for Seesaw and Connected Apps for Music Teachers. 16 Nov.-13. December. #seesawcertifiededucator #seesawambassador #seesaw Seesaw VanderCook MECA Organization of American Kodály Educators @AOSA1968 vandercook.edu/programs/meca_…

Seesaw and Connected Apps. Design engaging Seesaw activities, with draggable items, video, link to pages and sites, PowerPoint, Google Apps, Quizziz, Jamboard, Virtual Instruments, Chrome Music Lab and More. 4pm- 5 pm Mondays-m. 1-1 support when needed. vandercook.edu/programs/meca_…

10 amazing Orff Schulwerk teachers. Recorder Uke Drum Movement Assessment, Improvisation Arranging +Beth Melin Nelson Cyndee Giebler Ben Torres Chris Judah-Lauder Brian Burnett Michael Chandler Sarah Fairfield Roger Sams Drue Bullington Paul Cribari vandercook.edu/programs/meca_…

2 mini Seesaw for Music Teacher courses- Beginner to Advanced. 8 Feb-7 Mar. includes all the new features and updates. For Tech newbies to advanced. vandercook.edu/programs/meca_… #seesawcertified #seesawambassador vandercook.edu/programs/meca_…

Save the Date! AL AOSA Spring Workshop, March 6, 2021 with the amazing Manju Durairaj. Free for members! 9-11 and 12-2. Virtual on Zoom

bit.ly/CRTwebinar Sing, Say, Dance, and Play in a Culturally Responsive Way Webinar 1: Focus on India This series focuses on culturally responsive teaching, multiculturalism and social justice education in the general music classroom.

And next in this FREE star studded series is our own Juan Carlos Tavarez. @AOSA1968 Easy Virtual Choir. Making a guest appearance will be Allan Jiang, the app developer himself. You don’t want to miss this, my friends. 15 April, 6 pm CDT. Register here. info.vandercook.edu/gen-music-seri…

Next awesome session in this FREE webinar series- Crystal Henricks - Zooming with a Purpose. Songs, Games and Activities. Register share.hsforms.com/14D5b4J6cQT2NO…

29 April, 6 p.m.-7 P.m. Virtual Xylophones with Brent Geyer Session 5 in the We See ‘Em, FREE Webinar series - Brent Geyer and his incredible gift of Virtual Xylos. Register Here share.hsforms.com/1o1kMSmmCTr25V…

6 May 2021 Free Webinar. Create Play-Alongs with Niki Lopez of Rhythm Recess VanderCook VanderCook MECA share.hsforms.com/1go5fwdIsSiy3E…

Culturally Responsive Teaching for General Music Teachers: Bringing Back Joy, Curiosity & Wonder in Teaching and Learning Online Course- Mondays 6-7:15 pm CDT September 20-December 12, 2021 vandercook.edu/programs/meca_…

vandercook.edu/programs/meca_… This course offers music teachers specific strategies, ideas and resources to navigate the year by focusing on culturally responsive teaching and collaborative learning while retaining the playfulness, joy and wonder essential to music making and learning.

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Two courses. One online, one on-campus. One for all music educators, vandercook.edu/course/sing-sa… one particularly for Orff Schulwerk teachers. vandercook.edu/course/designi… Growing from being aware to being responsive. Redesign teaching practice, repertoire, activities, assessments.