Chapter 17. Seeing Ourselves As Others See Us: Using Video Equipment for Feedback
Gilles L. Talbot
Goals
To enable participants to compare the images they have of themselves with the images they project.
To increase feedback skills.
To help participants understand how the differences in self-image and projected image influence interaction.
Group Size
From two to eight pairs plus a person to operate the video equipment.
Time Required
Approximately one hour plus an additional ten minutes for each speaker.
Materials
A copy of the Seeing Ourselves As Others See Us: Video Feedback Sheet for each participant and the camera operator.
A few sheets of paper and a pencil for each participant.
A portable writing surface for each participant.
A video camera with a wide-angle lens.
A video monitor for instant replay.
Physical Setting
A room large enough for a video-camera operator to move around and photograph a good portion of the entire group and the speaker.
Process
The facilitator explains the advantages of using video equipment for giving feedback and attempts to alleviate fears of being videotaped. (Five minutes.)
The goals of the activity are explained as well as the procedure that will be used. The facilitator assures the participants that no one will be coerced into speaking in front of the camera.
A copy of the video feedback sheet, several sheets of blank paper, a pencil, and a portable writing surface are given to each participant. Participants are asked to read the video feedback sheet. (Five minutes.) ...
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