Abstract
COVID-19 has required a change in instruction at all levels. Fortunately, the technology exists to enable us to give quality education to our students. In acoustics, the wealth of existing online materials makes it practicable to motivate and enlighten our students to the beauty of our subject. Some of the key elements used in our courses can be presented effectively using auxiliary materials and web technology. Like many instructors, I provide PowerPoints with sound bites, text readings with discussion topics, and detailed supplements. Regular discussions are important to keep up motivation. “In class” labs can be done either live or online via Zoom or equivalent. Analysis and reports are done as homework. Exam security is an issue that can be minimized by alternate means. Assessments include short and frequent quizzes, essays and discussion writeups, lab reports, homework for practice, and a final project combining musical and physical aspects of the course. This project has been a more accurate assessment than a final exam. There is a wealth of web materials that are available on various sites. This talk will provide an overview of these elements as they apply to musical acoustics courses and strategies used to implement them.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
