Attempt to do something worthwhile

For our requirement (final) in one subject course, we are to create learning materials that would cater to students online or offline. Review materials, reading materials, formative assessment, graded activities, and unit activity will be compiled to be submitted as a single pdf file and we would also create videos and presentations intended for those who wish to access things online. There will be submission facilities for all these and I am excited to create my materials.

I am sticking to my old thing. That is, using Microsoft PowerPoint to record my lecture. With the additional tip that I learned from my classmate, I will again be recording my slides and convert them alter on into mp4. I like it that I can go on editing and trying out different things.

I am also looking forward to designing my module for offline access. We were given the freedom to design it on our own. We just have to make sure that we put the required contents. I am doing my requirements tonight. We will be submitting next month around this time so I have a month to complete my materials. I hope I will be able to finish just at the right time. I will first have trials. Whew! I love technology!

For my internet replenishment, thanks to my tips that I receive here, I am not very much worried about the data that I use. Actually, I think that I am using the cheaper alternative compared to using wifi. I turn my mobile phone and turn the hotspot on and I can research and do well with my works.

I returned the headset that has noise-cancelling feature. I gave it back to the owner. I think I am going to buy mine which I will be using anyway in the long run. The family are asleep but I already gave them heads up that I might be recording anytime of the night. Even though dawn for as long as I will be able to record. Also, my best mood is found during the night.

I have actually opened the things I need for video recording. While writing this. I am just excited to share and also at least once in a while I do things ahead of time. if this will drag until the last minutes, well, its okay, at least I have attempted to finish it earlier.

The Microsoft Paint is my bestfriend. It helps me edit and do whatever I want. I just recently discovered the Math Composer and I will be using that for my works as well. I also didn’t expect that the print screen feature of the laptop has brought me a long way. I can capture the screen and edit how I want it.

I don’t know but even though there seem to be a lot of requirements for this particular subject but it feels fun doing all these. And also it is very relevant to the current situation. I also don’t feel like my efforts will be wasted because according to our professor, he will be sending our outputs to the school where we are teaching. Go ahead! I thought. At least these will be usable. Imagine if we do our best to accomplish all these and he will just treat them as submitted relics. That would be unfair to the efforts we put in.

I will try recording in zoom as well. At least we have the annotate feature of the zoom that I could take advantage off. In math, we need to draw a lot and write a lot and talk a lot. It’s hard work you know. There is no romance in there when you discuss math topics especially calculus. I sometimes wish that I’d just be discussing without all the writing and drawing but where would be the fun?

Besides I’m no good expressing myself when topic is opinionated. Math is exact most of the time even if solutions are varying. But still the logic and approach we use can be defended when we explain. I’m not good especially with philosophical debates in words though logic is a branch of philosophy.

I am yet to see how I can speed up writing. I saw my colleague holding something that resembles write pad. I guess I have to buy that for easier discussion when lecturing while recording.

I think I will set a deadline for myself. Dealine before our professors set deadline. In that way I will allocate my time well. We have other activities to do for the other subject and I have to finish whatever I can so I will not be over-stressed when deadlines approach.