"SLC | S21W6 : Video Learning Materials"

This topic is very elaborate. So I had to give them bit by bit so they'll understand better. I didn't rush the class to end the class, and I was time conscious to avoid lengthy videos that consume a lot of data and become even more bulky to understand the material being taught. Most students run to video tutorials because of their lack of understanding, physically.

Like I said, I used a YouTube video tutorial for follow-up and also introduced Zoom application for interactive sessions during the class and for the use of electronic materials for teaching. So if I'm to describe the video learning material I created and the subject taught, I'll give a summary of the details.

First, I used a video tutorial session by covering myself in a 20-minute video and then uploading it for them to watch. After they watch, they can choose to channel their questions in the comment section of that video, which can be seen by me.

Since it's 20 minutes, I did my best to ensure that electronic materials were used as a visible, light-fitted instructional material so the students won't need to strain their eyes to view. Using a good video display device can help bring out all the points you intend to make in the video. Also, I used a noise-free environment to avoid distractions, etc.

This is the topic under chemistry subject, which I choose to deliver. Periodic Table is basically the arrangement of elements in their other of importance. It's the arrangement of chemical elements in rows and columns called Groups and Periods.

These chemical elements serve lot of purpose in the real world as they can be combined to produce compounds we cannot do without or virtually exist in its natural state to serve importance as well. The first Russian Scientist, Dmitri Mendeleev constructed the periodic table. He saw that they were gaps in the periodic table. So he thought of filling these gaps with elements that would serve a purpose.

He propounded a law known as the periodic law which states that, The properties of elements in the periodic table are a periodic function of their atomic number.

I then brush up with showing the class the periodic table, pictorially so they can see what I'm talking about. I explained the modern periodic law in a way they'll not forget as it's usually asked in exams. I also highlighted the blocks and atomic numbers in the periodic table and ended the class by giving an assignment.

The assignment is to master the 1-20 elements before our next class, where identification of groups and periods would be taught.

Without good communication skills, a teacher can thrive in a classroom. If not for anything, this is the first thing a teacher must have before being equipped for teaching. Even though you're knowledgeable in a particular field, your communication skills help students flow well with you in whatever form of classroom that takes place.

Most students perform poorly because of the teacher teaching them. I can remember an experience of my mathematics teacher. Teaching mathematics isn't just giving a lecture; you need a lot of feedback, and this can only be possible if you can communicate well with the students you're teaching. He knows this mathematics very well but can't communicate his knowledge well in a classroom.

Good communication skills aren't just about knowing how to talk. You must have good verbal communication skills in that your ideas and knowledge are clearly articulated through spoken language. Your facial expressions, tone of voice, and use of gestures are also part of communication skills; they help manage a classroom and build relationships.

As a teacher, you must explain complex concepts clearly and with your communication skills, you'll be able to help a student understand what is being taught.

Misbehaviour in class is prevented through communication skills as highlighted at the onset and when it comes to building relationships, communication skills are very important. It's just like teaching in a classroom and then you ask a question a student is unable to answer. Some teachers scold the student or even insult with words like "blockhead, illiterate, and the like.

These words from your mouth help build relationships and help tear that teacher-student relationship. By imbibing good communication skills in teaching, a teacher can create a positive and supportive learning environment, motivate students, build relationships among students, and also manage his or her classroom.

I've once taught online, though using some online learning materials, and it was crypto-related, though. I hosted a class where I got to use the Zoom application to teach crypto fundamentals and the likes.

The classroom was very interactive, as the application has room for raising of hands, seeing and hearing from individual students with names attached, and, as a teacher, you get to share your screen as instructional material to facilitate learning. I nearly replaced it with face-to-face teaching because of how versatile and convenient it was.

The only challenge I had was with the network. My network kept taking me out and bringing me back. That was my only challenge, though the lecture was delivered successfully.

In summary, video learning materials are used by both teachers and students to enhance learning. For teachers in cases where they can't meet with students physically, they help to seal those gaps of memory loss in a child's mind by filling their store of knowledge with academic materials.

On the part of the students, they get to understand a particular topic better because they can repeat the lesson by rewatching the videos or playing recordings of the tutorials. I invite @o1eh @irawandedy and @lusciouslucy