Videos

Be brave!

Videos are a great way to evidence your skill-set. They demonstrate you physically proving your claims.

Anyone can claim that they are good at ‘presenting’ but if you have a video of you presenting a topic in your class, you can actually prove it!

Most people are naturally happier with uploading photos to their profile - it’s what we are used to. With the advent of social media, we are always taking quick pictures or selfies on our mobile phones. But there is a growing trend towards videos and filming events as they unfold.

What is vlogging?

Vlog about something important to you. If you haven’t heard of a vlog before, it’s basically the same as a blog (a diary entry) - but instead of writing it - it’s filmed. You simply talk to the camera about something important to you - if you are confident with editing, you can even add extra effects, music and subtitles. It really is up to you.

Here are some ideas from our favourite recent uploads to the Kloodle site.

Ask your friend to film you presenting a topic in your lesson or during group work.

This is a great way to evidence your leadership and teamwork skills. It could also demonstrate your verbal communication, especially if you are able to articulate your ideas well.

But remember to ask permission first.

Here’s a great idea for Art students.

How about setting your camera to time-lapse and film yourself painting or drawing? You can show a second viewer, the entire process of ‘creating’ your artwork in just a minute or two.

Singers - musicians - actors - dancers.

If you claim to be confident and expressive, why not demonstrate your skill-set? You can easily upload a recording of a performance or rehearsal to your profile to show a second viewer the kind of thing that you do.

Travel-vlogs

We have recently seen a growing number of students uploading mini travel documentaries or travel-vlogs. These are a brilliant way of creating a snapshot of your personality and when carefully edited, they can evidence ‘initiative’, ‘self-motivation’ and ‘commercial awareness.’ They can really communicate a sense of fun and originality.

Sciences

If you study any of the Sciences, there are lots of opportunities to demonstrate your skill-set. With permission, you can film experiments, dissections or lab demonstrations. These are great to keep on your profile just for revision! But they can also evidence all kinds of skills including ‘analysis’ and ‘data interpretation’ as well as ‘manual dexterity’ and ‘responsibility.’

Out in the field?

Fieldwork is an excellent opportunity for grabbing quick footage. So, if you are out and about and working as part of a team, film it and upload!

Involved in Sports?

We’ve seen some excellent uploads recently to demonstrate ‘resilience.’ Students demonstrating ‘before’ and ‘after’ footage of particular skills in a variety of sports. Sometimes, there’s quite a long period of time between uploads, whilst mastery takes place - but this is a wonderful way to show your determination to succeed and achieve your goals.

Learning new techniques in Design Technology or Engineering?

Working with new machinery? Ask someone to film it and you can keep short video diaries of your skill acquisition.

On a Mechanics course?

Repair bikes or cars in your spare time? Film and upload! Surely, that’s a better way to evidence your knowledge and skill application than writing about it in an exercise book?

Out and about!

Of course, filming isn’t exclusive to the classroom, if you are involved in any extra-curricular groups or societies, you can also upload evidence from there. Conservation groups, DofE expeditions, cycling, rowing, parkour, baking, fashion design, horse riding, gaming, gymnastics ….. the only limit is your imagination.

Tagging skills

You tag skills in the same way as any other dynamic content. Just upload – decide on a title. Describe the activity and click on ‘Add Skills.’

Don’t forget to click ‘Save!’

Et voila! That’s it. What are you waiting for? Get filming and upload.