As COVID-19 spreads within the whole country and across the globe, public health officials are calling for fewer public gatherings — which is pushing many activities online. The issue is particularly severe for schools, where the risk of spreading the disease is high.

　　Our teachers in Changchun Foreign Language School worked with students to make sure they are acquainted with the online platforms and to help them adapt to meet the challenges they will face in online learning. There are many differences between online teaching and traditional teaching. Although teachers and students are not directly face-to-face with online teaching, this does not limit teacher-student interactions. Online teaching sometimes can even break through barriers present with classroom teaching, opening new windows for teacher-student interactions. Mr. Lin's music class gave us a good demonstration.

　　Mr. Lin introduced John Denver, an American country music composer, singer, and poet to the students. Meanwhile, Lin introduced the representative figures of American country music, the singing methods of songs, and the pronunciation skills of English songs. Online music lessons are welcomed by the students.

　　Music is an art form made up of many complex but beautiful elements. Music can help students cope with the stress and anxiety amid the coronavirus outbreak. Music therapy gives students an engaging and effective way to deal with their negative feelings. Our school will try our best to improve the online curriculum and bring all-round experience and spiritual satisfaction to the students.