Alexis Flanders

For this week’s assignment, I created a sketchnote video to document and reflect on my Quickfire questioning process. While I have lightly edited videos before, this was my first time producing a short, highly structured video that required visual organization and concise narration. I used iMovie to edit my recording, which allowed me to trim clips, adjust timing, and layer audio and visuals together. One of the biggest challenges was balancing clarity with time. Because I chose to read each question within each category, the video could easily become much longer than desired. I had to be intentional about pacing so that my ideas were not rushed, while still keeping the final product at a reasonable length.

To record, I used my iPhone and a gooseneck tripod to get the correct angle for my lightboard drawings, which added an extra technical step. I then uploaded my finished video to YouTube in order to generate captions, which was a new process for me. However, the captions did not auto-generate as expected, so I ended up typing them manually. In hindsight, I could have completed this step directly in iMovie. While this process took more time than planned, it helped me better understand the importance of accessibility and captioning in digital content.

I also enjoyed experimenting with the lightboard format, which made the process more engaging and helped visually represent my thinking. Creating this video pushed me to think carefully about how to communicate complex ideas efficiently. Moving forward, I could see myself using sketchnote videos with students or colleagues as a way to model reflection, organize thinking, and share learning in a creative and accessible format!

References

Berger, W. (2014). A more beautiful question: The power of inquiry to spark breakthrough ideas. Bloomsbury.