#  A game changer: Using video to achieve high performance in the classroom 

 



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Just as athletes use game film to analyze performance and improve technique, teachers can use classroom video to strengthen practice and accelerate growth. This paper highlights how video-based observation provides more accurate, reliable, and actionable feedback than traditional evaluation methods. It explores the benefits of video for teachers, leaders, and students—supporting reflection, professional collaboration, and instructional improvement—while also offering practical guidance for districts and schools on implementation, scaling, privacy, and technology needs. The ultimate goal is to make feedback meaningful and fuel better teaching and student achievement.

*This resource is part of the* [*Visibly Better*](https://prod-cepr.drupalsites.harvard.edu/visibly-better) *project, an initiative designed to create a vision for the future around the use of video for professional learning.*



 

 

 See also:- [ Practictioner Resource ](/resource-type/practictioner-resource)
- [ Getting Started ](/visibly-better-tags/getting-started)
- [ School/District Leader ](/audience/schooldistrict-leader)
- [ Teacher Effectiveness ](/focus-areas/teacher-effectiveness)
- [ Visibly Better ](/projects/visibly-better)
- [ 2015 ](/year/2015)
- [ K12 ](/sector/k12)