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Your teaching demo should be five minutes at most, unless the school has specified otherwise.
\nBrainstorm your demo ahead of time down to the minute. The better you prepare, the easier this is going to be for you!
\nIt\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll be able to pick your own topic. Choose wisely. Don\u2019t choose something totally obscure. It\u2019s best to stick with topics that you\u2019re familiar with and to keep your explanations succinct but informative.
\nIt\u2019s important to also have a grade level\/age group in mind when lesson planning. I\u2019d suggest that you choose young learners as it will be easier for you to find suitable activities.
\nBe sure to use vocabulary that is familiar to you. It would be a shame if you mispronounced an English word in your ESL video!
\nMake your video visually appealing. Choose activities that are educational, but also interesting to see on camera. Props are a great idea! If you\u2019re tech savvy, you could also edit graphics into your video after you\u2019ve recorded it. Have fun with it!<\/p>\n
Practice Makes Perfect<\/strong><\/p>\n Once you have your video planned out and you feel ready to start recording, first rehearse your lesson a few times. The more familiar with the material you are, the more natural it will feel to do your lesson on camera. Check-ch-check-check-check-ch-check It Out (Your Equipment)<\/strong><\/p>\n Is your battery charged? Lights, Camera, Action!<\/strong><\/p>\n Make sure that you have allotted at least an hour to film your video to allow for reshoots and to handle any issues that might arise during filming. It\u2019s Your Time to Shine.<\/strong><\/p>\n Once each part of your video has been filmed, and you feel good about the way it looks and sounds, you\u2019re going to want to trim down the parts that are not as smooth. However, when you edit everything together later, make sure that your transitions aren\u2019t choppy! Now go forth and create an awesome teaching demo!<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/teachingnomad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Online2_opt.jpg\")
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\nThe first couple of times you run through your sample lesson do it in front of a mirror.
\nIt\u2019s important to pay attention to your facial expressions (smile!) and to remember to keep the lesson student-centered. You wouldn\u2019t lecture to kindergarteners, would you? Of course not! So try to keep your future students in mind when recording your video.
\nIf you have a friend or family member around, you should ask for them to watch your demo at least once. Ask for their feedback and make adjustments where necessary.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/teachingnomad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Online3.jpg\")
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\nDo you have enough room on your phone to record a video?
\nIf you\u2019re using a camera, do you have enough room on your memory card?
\nIs there enough light in the room?
\nWhen filming, is the video quality good, or will you need to rent or borrow a better camera?
\nDoes the microphone work and pick up everything that you\u2019re saying?
\nAre you filming in a quiet enough location, or will you need to relocate?<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/teachingnomad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Online4_opt.jpg\")
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\nMount your camera or have someone who can hold the camera steady film you.
\nBe aware of what you are doing with your body. Are you making a lot of unnecessary hand gestures? Are you nervously messing with your hair or clothes? Are you chewing gum?
\nThe goal is to exude as much confidence as you can in your video. Stand\/sit up straight, pull your shoulders back, smile, and make eye contact with the camera like you would with your students.
\nIf your handwriting appears in the video, make sure that it is legible!
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\nThere is a plethora of resources available online about how to use film editing software, if you are unfamiliar. Just take a few minutes to read through an article or two about it to familiarize yourself with the process before you start editing.
\nWhen you are finished editing the video, add an introduction slide with your name, the name of your lesson, and the intended age group on it. At the end, add a concluding slide and remember to thank the school for their time.<\/p>\n