---
title: The Importance of Coding Videos with Your Trainees
description: There is value in watching the coding videos alongside your trainees when you conduct CLASS Observation Trainings. Here's why.
image: https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/blog-files/IMG_9877.jpg
---

[![Teachstone Logo](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png?width=150&height=67&name=TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png "Teachstone Logo")](https://www.teachstone.com/)

- [Store](http://store.teachstone.com/)
- [Support](https://teachstone.com/support)
- [Login](http://dashboard.teachstone.com/)

- The CLASS Framework
  
    - [What is CLASS](https://teachstone.com/class/)
    - [CLASS 2nd Edition](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition/)
    - [For Leaders](https://teachstone.com/leaders/)
    - [For Observers](https://teachstone.com/for-observers/)
    - [For Coaches](https://teachstone.com/for-coaches/)
    - [For Educators](https://teachstone.com/for-educators/)
    - [For CLASS Affiliates](https://teachstone.com/for-class-affiliates/)
    - [For Head Start](https://teachstone.com/headstart/)
    - [Research](https://teachstone.com/research/)
- Products and Trainings
  
    - [Getting Started with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/getting-started-with-class/)
      
          - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant-Toddler](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-infant-toddler/)
          - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3rd/)
          - [CLASS Overview for Leaders](https://teachstone.com/a-class-overview-for-leaders/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators](https://teachstone.com/intro-to-interactions-for-educators/)
    - [CLASS Environment](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/)
      
          - [CLASS Environment Observer Training](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-observer-training)
          - [CLASS Environment Overview for Educators](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-educator-training)
    - Observer Training & Certification
      
          - [CLASS Train-the-Trainer Affiliate Program](https://teachstone.com/class-train-the-trainer/)
          - [CLASS Affiliate Trainer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/trainer-recertification-new/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-measurement-trainer/)
          - [CLASS Observer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/observer-recertification-new/?showHidden=true)
          - [CLASS Observation Certification Training](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-training/)
    - [Transition Supports](https://teachstone.com/class-observer-supports/)
      
          - [CLASS Group Coaching Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching-transition-training/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-observer-transition-training/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Trainer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-trainer-transition-training/)
          - [CLASS Trainer Add-Ons](https://teachstone.com/trainer-add-ons/)
    - [Program Services & Support](https://teachstone.com/program-services-support/)
      
          - [CLASS Coding Support](https://teachstone.com/coding-support/)
          - [CLASS Quality Improvement Subscription **New!**](https://teachstone.com/myteachstone/)
          - [CLASS Observation Services](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-services/)
          - [Custom Events by Teachstone](https://teachstone.com/custom-events/)
          - [Meaningful Interactions at Home](https://teachstone.com/meaningful-interactions-at-home/)
    - Coach Trainings & Certification
      
          - [CLASS Group Coaching](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching/)
          - [1-1 Video Coaching](https://teachstone.com/1-1-video-coaching/)
          - [Instructional Support for Coaches](https://teachstone.com/coach-feedback/)
          - [Interaction Essentials Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-trainer-program/)
    - [Professional Development for Educators](https://teachstone.com/professional-development-for-educators/)
      
          - [Banking Time: Investing in Relationships](https://teachstone.com/banking-time/)
          - [CDA with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/cda-programs/)
          - [Instructional Support Essentials for Teachers](https://teachstone.com/instructional-support-essentials-for-teachers/)
          - [Interaction Essentials for Educators](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-for-educators/)
    - [CLASS Supplies](https://teachstone.com/class-supplies/)
      
          - [CLASS Dictionary](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dictionary/)
          - [CLASS Interactions Dimension Guide](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dimensions-guide/)
          - [CLASS Manuals](https://store.teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3-manual-options/)
          - [CLASS Observation Score Sheets](https://store.teachstone.com/score-sheets/)
          - [CLASS Strategy Cards](https://store.teachstone.com/class-strategy-cards/)
          - [CLASS Support Kits](https://teachstone.com/class-support-kits/)
- Resources
  
    - [Resource Library](https://teachstone.com/resources/)
    - [Blog](https://info.teachstone.com/blog)
      
          - [Blog (Spanish)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog-en-esp?hsLang=en-us)
          - [Blog (French)](https://casiope.org/categorie/class/)
    - [Upcoming Events](https://teachstone.com/upcoming-events/)
    - [Community](https://community.teachstone.com/home)
- [About](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/)
  
    - [Who We Are](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/#whoweare)
    - [Our Impact](https://teachstone.com/our-impact/)
    - [Partners](https://teachstone.com/our-partners/)
    - [Careers](https://teachstone.com/careers/)
    - [Certified B-Corp](https://teachstone.com/certified-b-corporation/)
    - [News](https://teachstone.com/news/)
- [Connect with a Rep](https://info.teachstone.com/contact-a-teachstone-representative?hsLang=en-us)

- The CLASS Framework
  
    - [What is CLASS](https://teachstone.com/class/)
    - [CLASS 2nd Edition](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition/)
    - [For Leaders](https://teachstone.com/leaders/)
    - [For Observers](https://teachstone.com/for-observers/)
    - [For Coaches](https://teachstone.com/for-coaches/)
    - [For Educators](https://teachstone.com/for-educators/)
    - [For CLASS Affiliates](https://teachstone.com/for-class-affiliates/)
    - [For Head Start](https://teachstone.com/headstart/)
    - [Research](https://teachstone.com/research/)
- Products and Trainings
  
    - [Getting Started with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/getting-started-with-class/)
      
          - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Infant-Toddler](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-infant-toddler/)
          - [CLASS® 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3rd/)
          - [CLASS Overview for Leaders](https://teachstone.com/a-class-overview-for-leaders/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators](https://teachstone.com/intro-to-interactions-for-educators/)
    - [CLASS Environment](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/)
      
          - [CLASS Environment Observer Training](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-observer-training)
          - [CLASS Environment Overview for Educators](https://teachstone.com/class-environment/#environment-educator-training)
    - Observer Training & Certification
      
          - [CLASS Train-the-Trainer Affiliate Program](https://teachstone.com/class-train-the-trainer/)
          - [CLASS Affiliate Trainer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/trainer-recertification-new/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Measurement Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-measurement-trainer/)
          - [CLASS Observer Recertification](https://store.teachstone.com/observer-recertification-new/?showHidden=true)
          - [CLASS Observation Certification Training](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-training/)
    - [Transition Supports](https://teachstone.com/class-observer-supports/)
      
          - [CLASS Group Coaching Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching-transition-training/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Observer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-observer-transition-training/)
          - [CLASS 2nd Edition Trainer Transition Training](https://teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-trainer-transition-training/)
          - [CLASS Trainer Add-Ons](https://teachstone.com/trainer-add-ons/)
    - [Program Services & Support](https://teachstone.com/program-services-support/)
      
          - [CLASS Coding Support](https://teachstone.com/coding-support/)
          - [CLASS Quality Improvement Subscription **New!**](https://teachstone.com/myteachstone/)
          - [CLASS Observation Services](https://teachstone.com/class-observation-services/)
          - [Custom Events by Teachstone](https://teachstone.com/custom-events/)
          - [Meaningful Interactions at Home](https://teachstone.com/meaningful-interactions-at-home/)
    - Coach Trainings & Certification
      
          - [CLASS Group Coaching](https://teachstone.com/class-group-coaching/)
          - [1-1 Video Coaching](https://teachstone.com/1-1-video-coaching/)
          - [Instructional Support for Coaches](https://teachstone.com/coach-feedback/)
          - [Interaction Essentials Trainer Program](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-trainer-program/)
    - [Professional Development for Educators](https://teachstone.com/professional-development-for-educators/)
      
          - [Banking Time: Investing in Relationships](https://teachstone.com/banking-time/)
          - [CDA with CLASS](https://teachstone.com/cda-programs/)
          - [Instructional Support Essentials for Teachers](https://teachstone.com/instructional-support-essentials-for-teachers/)
          - [Interaction Essentials for Educators](https://teachstone.com/interaction-essentials-for-educators/)
    - [CLASS Supplies](https://teachstone.com/class-supplies/)
      
          - [CLASS Dictionary](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dictionary/)
          - [CLASS Interactions Dimension Guide](https://store.teachstone.com/class-dimensions-guide/)
          - [CLASS Manuals](https://store.teachstone.com/class-2nd-edition-pre-k-3-manual-options/)
          - [CLASS Observation Score Sheets](https://store.teachstone.com/score-sheets/)
          - [CLASS Strategy Cards](https://store.teachstone.com/class-strategy-cards/)
          - [CLASS Support Kits](https://teachstone.com/class-support-kits/)
- Resources
  
    - [Resource Library](https://teachstone.com/resources/)
    - [Blog](https://info.teachstone.com/blog)
      
          - [Blog (Spanish)](https://info.teachstone.com/blog-en-esp?hsLang=en-us)
          - [Blog (French)](https://casiope.org/categorie/class/)
    - [Upcoming Events](https://teachstone.com/upcoming-events/)
    - [Community](https://community.teachstone.com/home)
- [About](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/)
  
    - [Who We Are](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/#whoweare)
    - [Our Impact](https://teachstone.com/our-impact/)
    - [Partners](https://teachstone.com/our-partners/)
    - [Careers](https://teachstone.com/careers/)
    - [Certified B-Corp](https://teachstone.com/certified-b-corporation/)
    - [News](https://teachstone.com/news/)
- [Connect with a Rep](https://info.teachstone.com/contact-a-teachstone-representative?hsLang=en-us)

- [Store](http://store.teachstone.com/)
- [Support](https://teachstone.com/support)
- [Login](http://dashboard.teachstone.com/)

# The Importance of Coding Videos with Your Trainees

 August 27 2015 by [Sarah Hadden](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/sarah-hadden)

- [Trainer Tips](https://info.teachstone.com/blog/topic/trainer-tips)

![](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-files/IMG_9877.jpg?width=519&height=300&name=IMG_9877.jpg)

This is my first-ever blog post and I’m going to start it with a true confession. When I did my first CLASS Observation training way back in 2006, I did not watch the training videos with my participants. I reasoned that I had seen the videos many times and that my time would be better spent pouring over the Master Code Justifications and try to commit them to memory. I thought that by doing so, I would be really prepared for anything that a participant might say.

I was wrong! The folly in my thinking became apparent almost immediately when one of my participants shared an observation that I had not seen because I wasn’t watching the video. I don’t remember how I responded, but I’m pretty certain that my response didn’t do much to help my participants learn the CLASS tool. It also didn’t help when a participant who was struggling with note taking said, “Tell us what you wrote down” and I had nothing to share.

What did I learn? I learned to watch and code the videos alongside my participants. Doing so keeps the video fresh in my mind, models note-taking, and helps prepare me to effectively respond to all comments – no matter how obscure. Remember that the Master Code Justifications serve as a guide for the video discussions, but they do not reference each and every interaction that takes place during the segment.

So, even if you know the training videos well enough that you can cite specific conversations verbatim, code along side your trainees. Doing so will help you quickly and confidently reinforce and expand upon accurate observations, redirect inaccurate observations, and explain the master codes in ways that benefit your participants. And avoid unnecessary embarrassment.

[![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/336169/61f1a167-31d0-41f4-a3d1-fe368aacb25f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/336169/61f1a167-31d0-41f4-a3d1-fe368aacb25f)

## Subscribe to the Teachstone Blog

[![Teachstone Logo](https://info.teachstone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png?width=150&height=67&name=TS_Color_Regist-3-1.png "Teachstone Logo")](https://www.teachstone.com/)

- <https://www.facebook.com/Teachstone>
- <https://www.linkedin.com/company/teachstone/>

- [About](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/) 
    - [About Teachstone®](https://teachstone.com/about-teachstone/)
    - [Our Partners](https://teachstone.com/our-partners/)
    - [Careers](https://teachstone.com/careers/)
- [Resources](https://teachstone.com/resources/) 
    - [Support](https://teachstone.com/support)
    - [Contact Sales](https://info.teachstone.com/contact-a-teachstone-representative?hsLang=en-us)
    - [InterAct CLASS Summit](https://teachstone.com/interact-class-summit/)
    - [CLASS en español](https://teachstone.com/collecion-de-productos-en-esp/)
    - [CLASS en Français](https://teachstone.com/class-en-francais/)

- [Privacy Policy](https://teachstone.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Terms of Use](https://teachstone.com/terms-conditions/)
- [Web Accessibility](https://teachstone.com/web-accessibility/)
- [Permissions](https://teachstone.com/permissions/)

© 2026 Teachstone, Inc

```json
{
  "@context" : "https://schema.org",
  "@type" : "BlogPosting",
  "author" : {
    "@type" : "Person",
    "name" : "Sarah Hadden",
    "url" : "https://info.teachstone.com/blog/author/sarah-hadden"
  },
  "datePublished" : "2015-08-27T13:12:00.000Z",
  "headline" : "The Importance of Coding Videos with Your Trainees",
  "image" : [ "https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/blog-files/IMG_9877.jpg" ],
  "mainEntityOfPage" : {
    "@id" : "https://info.teachstone.com/blog/leading-training-video-discussions",
    "@type" : "WebPage"
  },
  "publisher" : {
    "@type" : "Organization",
    "logo" : {
      "@type" : "ImageObject",
      "url" : "https://info.teachstone.com/hubfs/TS_Color_Regist-3.png"
    },
    "name" : "Teachstone"
  }
}
```