Why I use video to teach chemistry concepts

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Helen Rogerson shares why and when videos are useful in the chemistry classroom

Social media is the main method of communication for students, and visual media plays a huge part. They are comfortable with video and introducing it to the classroom can be a simple way to present a complicated concept or save setting-up time for a tricky experiment. Teachers can then check for understanding, highlight parts relevant to upcoming exams and expand on important topics that may not have been covered. Most importantly, it’s the perfect way to stimulate debate and conversation with and among students.

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