Video Reflection
Video and/or audio reflections can be a helpful way to collect deeper feedback from participants. Participants use audio and/or video recording tools (such as those on a phone or iPad) to respond to one or more open-ended questions. Recordings can be transcribed and analyzed for key themes.
When to Use: At the beginning or end of project
Estimated Time: 5-10 minutes for participants
Participants: Youth, Adults, Educators
Supplies:
- Computers, laptops, tablets, or phones with cameras for recording
- Optional: microphone with Bluetooth connectivity for improved audio quality.
- Apps for recording and potentially sharing videos (e.g., Voice Memos for audio recording; camera app on phone; Padlet Video)
Process:
- Develop 1-5 open-ended questions for participants. (See tips on developing good questions on the Survey and Interview pages in this toolkit.)
- Identify a quiet space for participants to record their interviews.
- Provide participants with a device, microphone, and time to record their responses.
- Transcribe audio responses, using online transcription tools. (Note: this can be done quickly and at no cost using Microsoft Word online.)
- Analyze responses for key themes.
Resources:
- Meaningful Reflection with Digital Tools from Edutopia