Video assessment tools are no longer just a “nice to have” in experiential learning. For programs where observation, interaction, and reflection are key to developing real-world skills—like teacher education, counseling, or social work—video is becoming essential. But it’s not just about recording a moment. It’s about integrating that moment into a larger assessment ecosystem.
Faculty can’t be everywhere. Video helps.
Most university faculty can’t be on-site with every student during their placement. Video offers a window into those real-world experiences, making it possible to see how students are performing and how on-site mentors are evaluating them. With everyone reviewing the same footage, feedback becomes consistent, specific, and grounded in a shared context.
For Christa Roney, Dean of Education at Georgetown College—whose students are placed across rural Kentucky—integrated video evaluations have been a game changer. “It’s not realistic to expect experienced educators to drive two or three hours for a one-hour observation. With integrated video assessments, everyone can observe and give feedback without needing to be physically present—and the quality of the evaluation hasn’t suffered at all.”
It’s a simple solution to a complex challenge in student assessments—video lets faculty observe placements on their own time, without losing the value of real-time interaction.
Video in context, not just another upload
Most institutions already use some form of video recording—but that’s only part of the equation. The real challenge isn’t just capturing video—it’s placing it in the same system as assessments, placements, and time tracking. This separation of video assessments from an evaluation system creates extra steps, fragmented feedback, and administrative headaches.
Lumivero’s Experiential Learning Cloud eliminates that gap by bringing video directly into the same platform where all other key student experience data lives. That means no more switching between systems, duplicating uploads, or tracking evaluations across multiple tools.
Students can record using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or even their phone, then upload directly through the platform. It’s a simple, streamlined process. And with a OneDrive integration on the horizon, students won’t need to worry about storage space—especially important when capturing longer sessions. It’s a practical solution that removes friction for students and ensures faculty get what they need, right where they need it.
Smarter feedback, built-in
Once a video is uploaded, the Experiential Learning Cloud doesn’t just store it—it transforms it into an interactive, actionable tool for learning and evaluation. Faculty, site supervisors, and even peers can engage directly with the video, using built-in tools designed to make evaluations clearer, more consistent, and more impactful:
- Timestamped comments: Reviewers can leave comments linked to specific moments, allowing students to click straight to those points for context.
- Competency tags: Admins can tag behaviors or standards directly within the video review.
- Two-way feedback: Students can reply to comments, creating a reflective dialogue.
- Administrative oversight: Program leaders can view all tags and standards across videos to identify trends—in areas of strength and growth.
These features don’t just support individual growth—they give faculty and administrators the visibility they need to make data-informed decisions, improve curriculum alignment, and demonstrate progress across their entire experiential learning program.
Time and cost savings that add up
Having video assessments inside the same system as placements, evaluations, and time tracking isn’t just convenient—it transforms how programs operate day to day.
Instead of juggling multiple logins, switching between platforms, or chasing down reviewers across disconnected tools, administrators can manage everything in one place. Site supervisors and students benefit too, with a single, streamlined system that reduces friction, saves time, and keeps everyone focused on meaningful learning and feedback.
There's also a significant financial advantage. Standalone video tools can be expensive. The Experiential Learning Cloud wraps video into a comprehensive platform, eliminating the need for a costly point solution while delivering the same high-quality features—minus the data silos.
Stay compliant without the complexity
In some states, video assessments for students aren’t just a best practice—they’re a requirement for accreditation, especially in teacher education programs. The Experiential Learning Cloud helps programs meet these mandates without adding complexity. Required video components are integrated directly into the same system already used for placements, evaluations, and time tracking.
That means no separate tools, no manual workarounds, and no missing documentation. With everything in one place—videos, assessments, placement data, and accreditation records—compliance becomes a built-in part of the process.
Bottom line: video belongs in the same system
Video is a powerful tool on its own—but when it’s part of a connected system, its value multiplies. The Experiential Learning Cloud brings video assessments into the same platform educators use to place students, track progress, and evaluate performance.
That integration means everything works together—streamlining workflows, strengthening feedback, and giving programs clearer insight into student development.
In Experiential Learning Cloud, video isn’t just documentation. It’s an active part of how students learn, reflect, and grow.
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