Vi r Music project (Interreg IV A North) was creating an active cooperation network for virtual music education. The project involved virtual courses in musical subjects and the research and development of virtual music education. Pedagogy, technology & music were combined in project activities.
The “Music is Connection!” seminar presented the results and best practices of the project in December 2010 in Rovaniemi.
Presentations:
Opening of the seminar (Helena Rantasuo, Lapin musiikkiopisto)
Introduction to the Vi r Music project (Eila Seppänen, Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences)
Virtual classes - high level music education when distances don't matter (Maarit Rajamäki, Särestö Academy)
Demonstration and Experiences on teaching (Hagai Shaham)
Research results - Pedagogical and technical implications (Sture Brändstöm, Maria Sjöstedt, Dan Nyber and Tommy Lakso, Luleå University of Technology, Department of Music and Media)
High Quality distance teaching technology: how can we achieve it? (Noa Nakai, Särestö Academy)
New dimensions to music education - Distance teaching practicing and study planning in Oulu University of Applied Sciences 2009-2010 (Jenny Kilponen, Oulu University of Applied Sciences)
Working with choirs in a virtual setting. Some reflections on practicing, conducting and choice of repertoire (Michael Strobelt, University of Tromsö)
Evaluation of the Vi r Music project (Mika Sihvonen, external evaluator)
Next steps (Eila Seppänen, Sture Brändström, Maarit Rajamäki, Jenny Kilponen)
Closing of the seminar (Eero Pekkarinen, Kemi-Tornio University of Applied Sciences)
Music is Connection - eLearning experiences of Vi r Music project will be presented also in Finnish national Interactive Technology in Education (ITE) -conference on 7th April 15.30-16.00. Presentation...
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