Comments on: Beyond Online Music Learning: Recent Interviews Indicate That Props Can Enhance Fun and Facilitate Personal Connection in the Virtual Learning Environment https://musicandmovementproducts.com/beyond-online-music-learning-recent-interviews-indicate-that-props-can-enhance-fun-and-facilitate-personal-connection-in-the-virtual-learning-environment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beyond-online-music-learning-recent-interviews-indicate-that-props-can-enhance-fun-and-facilitate-personal-connection-in-the-virtual-learning-environment Movement props, bags and totes made in the USA. Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:11:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Leah Murthy https://musicandmovementproducts.com/beyond-online-music-learning-recent-interviews-indicate-that-props-can-enhance-fun-and-facilitate-personal-connection-in-the-virtual-learning-environment/#comment-125316 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:11:51 +0000 https://musicandmovementproducts.com/?p=56762#comment-125316 In reply to Bobbi Adler.

Hi Bobbi! I am delighted that you enjoyed the blog and happy to have the opportunity to discuss this with you.
(1) Regarding infection control, my first thought is to ask the facilities to have individual baskets for each participant, labeled with their name. This can be achieved simply and with minimal cost by using dollar store plastic baskets and masking tape to label, I think this would minimize potential cross contamination.
(2) My suggestion on the props that would be beneficial is from the music education perspective, but I would say the bare minimum would be something to shake, something to wave and something to squeeze and/or toss. Some wonderful examples to look at can be found here: https://musicandmovementproducts.com/personal-student-kits/
particularly the Play Date kit or the DiscoverDance kit because they do not include props that require the mouth or breath be involved. It sounds like budget may be an issue, so please see an earlier blog post I did for Bear Paw Creek which outlines scarves for every budget, but of course consider purchasing the amazing props from BPC when you can, as they will be sturdier and move better than everyday items from around the house. Feel free to email me at leahmurthy@gmail.com for a copy of an article that I wrote describing many different props that can be sourced on a budget.
(3) I am so sorry to hear that the compensation you are receiving does not match the value that you bring to these facilities. I hope that this improves very soon.
I would be interested in exploring this topic in the area of music therapy, but I would need a music therapist to work with! Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.

]]> By: Bobbi Adler https://musicandmovementproducts.com/beyond-online-music-learning-recent-interviews-indicate-that-props-can-enhance-fun-and-facilitate-personal-connection-in-the-virtual-learning-environment/#comment-125287 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:17:07 +0000 https://musicandmovementproducts.com/?p=56762#comment-125287 Hi, and Happy New Year! As I read this fascinating experience, my mind went immediately to my private practice. As a music therapist serving senior facilities, a psychiatric facility, and adults with profound multiple intellectual and physical differences — I am beginning to explore best practices for telehealth for these populations. Please help me consider the following:
(1) Infection control. Groups range from 5 to over 20 participants. (2) What props would be most effective for these people, given moderate to profound cognitive impairment? (3) I serve about 10 facilities. The expense sounds extreme. Given the pandemic, I am unsure whether facilities have the budget to purchase the props. I have earned a total of $75/month for the past 10 months.

Are you planning additional research? This is exciting! Can the research include music therapy? The psychological power of what you and the other parents did with and for these children is so wonderful.

Thanks for your response. Take care, and keep on musiking

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