Watching yourself on video in an effort to critique yourself is an uncomfortable experience.  I have found that you need to watch the video several times so that you can get past those initial feelings related to the surface issues, like how you look on video, how your voice sounds, and whether or not you are having a bad hair day!  Once you get past those issues you can concentrate on self-evaluation related to your teaching methods, your presentation style, student engagement, etc.  Based on my self-evaluation from the video of my students and I presenting a Kick Butts Day activity to 6th graders in Waubay I observed the following about myself:
 

• Although I use appropriate grammar and speak clearly I do the same things I citicize my students for doing - I say "Um", "you guys" and "gonna."
• I believe that I have a commanding presence in the classroom.  I am purposeful in my teaching, but easy-going at the same time.  I think this appeals to my students and allows me to hold their attention.
• I used multiple methods of instruction in this presentation, especially questionning requiring not only yes or no answers but answers based on critical thinking.
• I engaged the students in their learning through questionning, participation in straw activities, counting their pulse, and working cooperatively with partners.
• Following the introductory activity I conducted a review of the material presented to ensure understanding.
• At the conclusion of the presentation I questioned the students about what they had learned and gave them an opportunity to ask questions or make comments.
• I involved not only my students in the teaching and learning process but also the 6th graders at Waubay.
• I modeled for my students, the appropriate use of technology in a distance learning setting.

• I need to become more aware of the "local" dialogue I use and make sure that I am speaking clearly and not using words like "Um" too often.
• I need to maintain my standards of teaching and continually strive to improve myself through frequent self-assessments.
• When teaching with distance technology I need to keep in mind the lag time between speaking and hearing the response so I increase my wait time when questionning.