This one-to-one coaching is aimed at instrumental and vocal teachers who wish to specifically develop their digital skills for use in their own teaching practice. It offers an ideal complement to the ‘Digital Fit in Instrumental and Vocal Teaching’ module, or a bespoke solution for anyone seeking personalised support in the area of digital skills. Together, we will analyse your current teaching practice, identify your individual needs and develop bespoke strategies for the effective and creative use of digital tools. Whether you are just starting out or wish to build on your existing knowledge – this coaching programme offers you personalised support to help you learn how to use digital tools confidently, practically and creatively.
Target audience
- Anyone who would like to feel more confident and competent in the field of digital music teaching
- Teachers who wish to enrich their lessons using digital media or simplify the administrative work involved in teaching
- Instrumental and vocal teachers who prefer a personalised, individualised and stress-free learning environment
- Participants in the ‘Digital Fit in Instrumental and Vocal Teaching’ module who wish to explore the subject in greater depth
Objectives
- Individual consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the module ‘Digital Fit in Instrumental and Vocal Tuition’ or knowledge already possessed
- Enhancing digital literacy in instrumental and vocal tuition
- Developing individual strategies for the use of digital tools
- Optimisation of one’s own digital workflow
- Confident and creative use of apps, applications and AI tools
- Effective integration of digital media into lessons
- Building confidence in digital teaching
- Use of digital resources to enhance teaching
Course content
- Analysis of one’s own digital teaching practice and individual needs
- Tailored selection and use of suitable digital tools (apps, software, AI)
- Individual support with the creation and management of digital teaching materials
- Use of digital media to communicate with pupils and their parents, to design interactive and varied online and face-to-face lessons, and/or to optimise personal digital workflows and lesson preparation
- Resolving specific challenges that arise in everyday life (and particularly in teaching practice) when using digital tools
Good to know
- Flexibility and personalisation: The coaching is tailored to your specific concerns, needs and schedule
- Online or face-to-face: The coaching can take place online or face-to-face (at the ZHdK)
- Technical support: If required, you will receive support with setting up and using digital tools
- Targeted solutions: We focus on the solutions that are of benefit to you
- Sustainability: You will receive practical tips and resources to help you continuously develop your digital skills
Dates
This module comprises five hours of individual coaching and independent study. You can join at any time. Dates are arranged in consultation with the mentor, Elena Gonzalez.
Cost
CHF 850
If you book the double number of hours (10 hours of coaching) directly, you will receive a discount of CHF 100. Please note this on the registration form.
Tutor
Elena Gonzalez, oboe teacher at the Dübendorf Regional Music School (MRD) and the Schaffhausen Music School and Cantonal School; Head of PICTS at the MRD; temporary lecturer in oboe teaching methodology at the FHNW; lecturer at the Career Centre Music at the ZHdK; oboist
General information on the modules