2. Sample Videotaping PACT Hints & Reminders (UCSB)

This example from UC Santa Barbara explains to students the specifics of the videotaped portion of their Teaching Event, including instructions for the actual videotaping and clip choice, and logistics regarding how, when and where to submit it and whom to contact for technical assistance.

  1. Recording Your Lesson:
  2. Cameras/Tapes. If you have not yet recorded your lesson, here are a list of the types of cameras/tapes you can use:
  3. VHS cameras. These are the larger cameras; these use the larger tapes (7.5 in.) you can insert into a VCR.
  4. Hi-8 cameras. These are smaller than VHS cameras, but larger than the digital cameras. You may use these cameras ONLY if you DO NOT use a digital Hi-8 tape. The GGSE computer labs do not have the technology to support digital Hi-8 tapes. You can use the older, analog Hi-8 tapes. If you are not sure which is which, play it safe and use a VHS camera or a digital camera.
  5. DV cameras (smaller digital cameras). These are the smallest cameras GGSE labs and your sites have. DV cameras use DV tapes (the smallest size, 2.5 inches).
  6. High Quality
  7. When recording your lesson make sure you use the highest quality recording option. You will get higher quality recordings from SP (short play). LP (long play) or EP (extended play) is the longer version, do not use these options. Although you will get more time out of EP, the quality of the recording will most likely be too poor to use to upload on the computer. ***Use LP if SP is not available.
  8. Filming Options
  9. Using tripods are good to use, however, if possible ask another student teacher to record your lesson.
  1. Choosing Your Clip:
  2. The clip you choose should demonstrate your lesson including any classroom activity that occurred. It should not just be you lecturing or any part of classroom activity not relevant to your lesson. The clip DOES NOT need to be perfect! Remember, anything that did not go as planned or did not get covered or any mistakes made during your lesson, can and SHOULD be addressed in your commentary.
  3. Video Transfer:
  4. Be sure to watch your video and choose your video clips BEFORE going into the lab to create your movie for PACT. This will save you time and help keep the computers free for those who are ready to transfer their video.
  5. While watching your video, make sure you time stamp your video. Make sure the counter on the VCR/camera/computer starts at 0:00:00, so you can write down the time your clip starts. Time stamping will also save you time in the computer lab.
  6. TEP Video Station Sign-up book:
  7. There is a TEP sign-up book in the qualitative lab to sign up for the video transfer stations. This way, when you come into the lab to work, a station is available for you. You may have a 2-hour block of time. If you need more, you may sign up for another time when finished. In the book, there are hours specified that Nicole Merino will be in the lab to help you with your video transferring.
  8. Website Issues:
  9. Please let Nicole Merino () know of any website issues you encounter while on the UCOPIS website.
  10. Hard Copy & Upload Due:
  11. PACT must be uploaded by 12 midnight on (hint: do not wait until 11 pm to upload)
  12. A hard copy of your PACT portfolio must be turned into the TEP office during office hours (no later than 5:00, ). You will need to turn in everything in your portfolio (e.g., all written work, student work, scanned documents and photos, etc), except video clips. You will not get the hardcopy back as scorers need to make notes on it while scoring.
  13. Scores:
  14. Scoring is scheduled for completion on . Your scores will be distributed in early May via hard copy.
  15. Final thoughts:
  16. You have been preparing for teaching and for PACT since you started the program.
  17. You have supportive faculty willing to help.
  18. You are doing great work!!

Source: UC Santa Barbara

Created: Fall 2007