E-portfolios >> Video for LiveText Portfolios

Video that is intended primarily to be a soundboard for classroom discussion in your student teaching seminar need not be as high quality as that which you intend to use in your portfolio. Please follow the guidelines listed below to create your portfolio video clips.

General Guidelines

  • Use the highest quality camera available to you. Video shot from a cell phone could be fine for reviewing in the seminar but might look unprofessional in your portfolio.
  • Always use a tripod to keep the camera steady when videotaping.
  • If you are using a MiniDV camera, make certain it is set to record in SP mode.
  • When preparing to shoot video you intend to include in your portfolio, avoid close up shots of student faces. Putting this video on the web might violate the FERPA rights of the student. Try to set the camera up to either focus on you or in such a way so that the backs of student heads are shown.

Technical Guidelines

  • We have standardized on the QuickTime .mov format for LiveText video clips. Having a single standard creates a smoother viewing experience for your instructors and others who need to review your video.
  • If you have experience working with digital video and wish to edit and export the clips on your own, refer to the step-by-step instructions on the instructional technology website:
    • Visit http://www.lawrence.edu/dept/it/
    • Click on E-portfolios on the left.
      • iMovie tutorials are available to assist you with the editing process.
      • Exporting Video for Use in LiveText walks you through exporting an edited clip on a Mac.
      • Uploading and Embedding Video in LiveText walks you through getting the clip onto a LiveText page.

Support

  • If you would like assistance working on your video project, set up an appointment with the instructional technology staff by sending an email to
    inst-tech@lawrence.edu. Include the following information in your email:
    • A range of days/times when you are available to meet.
    • What format your video is in (MiniDV tape, FLIP camera, etc.).
  • Before coming to your appointment, you should have reviewed your video and made selections for your clips. Make an indication of the timings for each clip or if you are recording to tape, cue your tapes up.