142 | Keeping Students Engaged in Online Lessons, YouTube Update, The Uvula
In episode 142, Nikki Loney talks about simple tweaks to your online lessons that can keep students singing and smiling. Karen Michaels shares an update for teachers using YouTube. Dr. Heather Nelson is sharing fun facts about the Uvula.
Keep Students Engaged in Online Learning (2:30)
Are your online students fading fast? Nikki shares simple tweaks to your lesson presentation to keep students smiling and singing.
Links mentioned in this episode:
https://wheelofnames.com/
https://bongo.cat/
New Repertoire Spotlight (20:45)
“You and Me” is a gentle and poignant look into the special relationship of best friends.
Ages: 12 and under
Pages: 5 pages including full score (PVC), leadsheet, lyric sheet.
Range: D4 to D5
Themes: Friendship
Teaching Focus: Expressive singing, larger intervals, longer phrases
This song is available as a Song Download Package with PDF pages of the score and activities, and mp3 backing tracks. View it here.
YouTube Update with Karen Michaels (23:11)
Social Media Expert Karen Michaels shares updates on the YouTube platform including YouTube shorts and using hashtags on your videos. You can find all of Karen’s resources here: https://www.flow.page/socialbutterflygroup
The Uvula with Heather Nelson (34:57)
Dr. Heather Nelson shares information about the uvula.
Past Episodes with Dr. Heather Nelson:
The Epiglottis (#141)
The Vagus Nerve (#139 and #137)
Vocal Fry (#134)
The Thyroarytenoid Muscle (#131)
The Cricothyroid Muscle (#130)
Restorative Vocal Exercises (#128)
Neuroscience and Lesson Pacing (#126)
Find and follow Heather:
https://www.drheathernelson.com/
Instagram.com/drheathernelson
Facebook.com/drheathernelson
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ32J0yEdy7f9j89_xq8A0g
