I think I discovered this in reading a weekly subscription from the University of Toronto. It was free to attend virtually. It took place this past Thursday & friday Oct. 15 & 16. I really enjoyed it. Wow, many different presenters, from different countries. The main theme was Trauma, Resilience and re engagement in Music Education. The many professors and PHD presenters are very scholarly. I learned a lot. I used the Microsoft Teams platform, so this was new for me as well. I listened to a variety of speakers describing many interesting themes and topics, related to music. There was visual images shared, as well as poetry, and some very complex information. The language used certainly challenged me.
I am grateful that since Covid started, I have managed to attend a few sessions on line throughout the spring and summer months. These presentations help to keep your mind sharp and I am exposed to cutting-edge information and science that is current and inspirational. I think that this type of activity will continue for me in the future, as we continue to spend more time at home. The presentations certainly spark my interest and inspire me to think about a variety of things. I also like that it’s free.
I have registered for the OMEA on-line conference which takes place next month. It cost me some money to register, but that’s okay. It’s important to stay in-the-know.
