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Modelling answers in real-time

Working through maths problems and modelling answers to students online in real-time is tricky - this video shows a solution to that problem.

Science is a subject that often requires a teacher to model answers, or demonstrate something to their students in a step by step manner. So how can this be done in an online lesson, without relying on a pre-prepared resource that students might struggle to follow?

In this video, we demonstrate how you could work through calculations in real time or demonstrate an activity whilst verbally narrating at the same time. All you’ll need is a second device like a mobile phone and something to prop it on.

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Physics, Astronomy, and Space: Teaching Secondary Science

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