Online Vs. In-Person Lessons

Virtual Camp 3 - Rudiments
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Summary

In this conversation, Mike and Eddy discuss the challenges and rewards of teaching in-person and through video. They share their experiences of finding their feet as teachers and the importance of continually refining their teaching methods. They also discuss the struggle of being themselves on camera and the ongoing process of improving their video content. They emphasize the importance of enjoying teaching and finding a format that works for them. They also highlight the benefits of the Practice Project and the value of accountability in practicing.

Takeaways

• Teaching in person allows for a more immediate and interactive experience while teaching online requires careful planning and consideration of different learning styles.
• The pressure of filming lessons can lead to self-doubt and overthinking, but it's important to focus on delivering valuable content and not get caught up in technical details.
• Online teaching requires a deeper understanding of the online learning experience and the ability to provide different options for students to learn and engage with the material.
• Being aware of the challenges and pressures of teaching online can help educators create a more supportive and effective learning environment for their students. Finding your feet as a teacher takes time and experience, whether it's in-person or through video.
• Being yourself on camera takes time and practice.
• Enjoying teaching is crucial for success.
• Having a format and naming it can help with consistency and branding.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Behind the Scenes
02:55 Teaching in Person vs Teaching Online
05:54 Challenges of Teaching Online
11:04 Preparing for One-on-One Lessons
14:56 Nerves and Imposter Syndrome
20:00 Understanding the Online Learning Experience
22:07 Finding Your Feet in In-Person Teaching
23:10 The Challenge of Overdelivering in the Beginning
24:11 Continual Refinement as a Teacher
25:14 The Struggle of Being Yourself on Camera
26:20 The Ongoing Process of Filming Videos
27:31 Becoming Comfortable with In-Person Teaching
29:33 The Impact of Teaching in Different Settings
30:02 Being Socially Comfortable in One-on-One Teaching
31:25 The Importance of Enjoying Teaching
32:43 Consistency in Making Videos
33:10 The Process of Making Videos
34:56 The Value of Having a Format
36:37 The Importance of Naming the Format
40:26 The Benefits of Having a Format
42:08 The Practice Project and Accountability
46:45 The Value of the Practice Project