COVID-19: ONLINE LEARNING ARRANGEMENTS - St Pauls School

LOCKDOWN 3.0 UPDATE

Dear Parents and Students,

I’ve made a short video introducing you to the evolving way in which we will be working together - check it out below!

I have been teaching pupils all over the world via Skype from my home studio for several years and now deliver a course on bodhrán drumming on YouTube. Having tested various apps I’ve determined that Microsoft’s ‘Skype’ is the best way to facilitate these lessons due to its simple screen-sharing capabilities, and overall video/sound quality.

My Skype username: Ruairi Education

Skype Join Link: https://join.skype.com/invite/eANLwuolri50

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET SET UP?

It is possible to do these calls via tablet/smartphone propped on a music stand using the Skype app, but for the best quality possible, a laptop/desktop computer with microphone/webcam is better.

Over the last number of years I have invested in professional quality audiovisual hardware for teaching including a full HD webcam, clip on lapel microphone, instrument microphones and unlimited 4G internet which ensures a smooth connection.

Please note that this is more to ensure my own call quality is high enough for you to get as good a teaching experience as possible. It is not necessary for you to purchase any of the above in order for lessons to take place.

Parents are very welcome to observe lessons; you might even be inspired to join in!

HOW TO BOOK YOUR LESSONS

  1. CLICK THE SPS TEACHING SLOT BELOW TO SELECT THE TYPE OF LESSON

  2. PICK YOUR LESSON SLOT(S) FROM THE TIMES AVAILABLE - YOU CAN BOOK LESSONS 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE ON A ROLLING BASIS

  3. CLICK THE BLUE CONTINUE BUTTON or ADD A TIME WHEN YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK MORE THAN ONE SESSION AT A TIME

  4. INPUT PUPIL NAME , SKYPE DETAILS AND EMAIL ADDRESS TO CONFIRM BOOKING ON WHICH YOU WILL RECEIVE AN AUTOMATED EMAIL CONFIRMATION