Video Introduction

Description

Have participants create and share a video in advance of the first session. Allow participants to comment, ask questions, and discuss.

Why we like it

This warmer activity gets participants interacting and getting to know each other before the first live session. It saves time and creates rapport so the first live session gets to content quicker.

Process

1. Give participants a list of personal talking points. Consider a sample video introduction to cover talking points as well as expected video set up, video quality, and length.
2. Participants create their own video and share it with the other participants. Consider sharing only with small groups if dealing with large numbers or focusing the program on small group work.
3. Participants review the videos and leave comments and questions any time before the live session. Consider assigning specific requirements for comments and questions (minimum number of videos each participant reviews, specific participants to review, etc.).

Daisy chain options

a) Participants evaluate presentations or communication styles before or during the program. Evaluations could be spoken live for discussion, on video, or written.
b) Participants can refer to their introductory video later in the program to compare with later videos and to gauge their improvement.

Variations

In addition to personal introductions, participants could include any other information in their videos that fit the program.

External links

youtube.com and vimeo.com are popular video hosting and commenting sites. Consider using the “unlisted” or “private” options to restrict public access.

VideoAsk allows quick video creation and interactive reply feedback (free and paid accounts).

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