Teaching is a profession described by many as the noblest field to undertake. It also covers some of the fundamental things to develop in life – the mind and character of a child.

Our present time offers a huge arena of information that is readily available in just a click of a finger to both young and old minds, but as a teacher, the question “How will I teach my lesson?” requires not just a snap from my fingers.

If we will ask colleagues on how can teachers develop their ways of teaching, the possible answers would be – enroll in graduate studies, participate in a research work, attend seminars and workshops and many others. For many teachers like me, attending seminars and workshops would be a better, if not the best, channel to know what is new and what is not in the educational system.

As such, FUSE comes into the picture. It is one of the many organizations finding time to make valuable seminars and workshops possible.

I must say that after attending the seminar and workshop conducted by FUSE, it seems as though it has become my fuse in teaching. It allowed me to see things that are beyond my knowledge in utilizing materials to present lessons better. Fuse in an electrical circuit carry out vital functions to make things work properly. In teaching, on the other hand, it has helped me control the flow of available information not in the usual conventional way.

The FUSE teaching materials are very useful guide in maximizing the use of videos. I am provided by a comprehensive discussion of concepts that permits me to do research so that I can make available additional information that support the topic discussed in the presentation. This leads my students to learn more, integrate things, show relationships among things, and master the basics so that they can understand deeply the complex topics.

Prepared videos, if use as instructional materials let students develop their listening ability more. This also makes the teachers be abreast on how to operate different devices like LCD projector, computer, and speakers, which are all connected to each to each other.

It may seem funny but not knowing to make use of those devices can hinder the utilization of very good instructional materials. Thus, hindering the chance of the students to learn. The videos can provide teachers a list of activities using improvised materials, which can help a lot of schools in barrios and other less privileged places.

Founded by Dr. Lucio C. Tan on December 1, 1994, FUSE seeks to improve the skills in English, Science and Mathematics teachers. Its programs include regular teacher training workshops; a post-graduate scholarship program for Science and Engineering teachers; production and distribution of telecourses in English, Elementary Science, Chemistry, Physics and Math; and a host of other educational programs in partnership with government and private learning institutions.