At NCDB, we have been
working with state deaf-blind projects to promote the use of video in technical assistance (TA). While
video can be used in a variety of ways, we see the potential for video to empower
and engage parents.
Sharing video clips of
classroom routines and interactions can be a way to build rapport with parents
who may feel disengaged or removed from classroom activities. Video clips offer
parents the opportunity to view positive interactions between staff and their
child and to present the dynamics of typical classroom practices and
activities. In essence, video clips can be a portal through which parents can
observe their children in settings that are often hidden from view. Video clips
can open new avenues for dialogue, and can empower parents to take a more
active role in their child’s daily classroom life.
Let us
know your experiences with video and how it has enhanced parents’ roles in
their children’s education. Has it impacted family perceptions of schools? Are
schools comfortable sharing daily activities with parents via video? How can we
use video to build trust and rapport between parents and schools? We’ll use the
comments section below to track your comments.
The
accompanying brief “Ways to Use Video to Enhance TA” addresses some of the ways
projects might use video as part of their TA repertoire. View the brief.
Posted by Jon Harding, NCDB
Posted by Jon Harding, NCDB
