The 2022-23 Skillful Teacher Video Contest

Submissions Due March 21, 2023

1. Pick a skill from the provided list  
2. Review the criteria for showcasing that skill in The Skillful Teacher 
3. Plan a lesson that will highlight the chosen skill 
4. Have all subjects in the video complete a release form (student form, adult form) 
5. Film the lesson with the best quality equipment available 
6. Upload your video (no longer than 15 minute in length) to Vimeo and get a password protected, downloadable link (instructions) 
7. Digitally compile all lesson materials, including release forms and upload to a folder 
8. Complete the online entry form by March 21, 2023 
9. Send any additional material via email or mail 
10. Wait for the announcement of the winners by September 15, 2023

GRAND PRIZE:  

• $500 Amazon gift certificate awarded to the featured classroom teacher
• An onsite or virtual visit to your classroom from Jon Saphier or an RBT Consultant, dependent on location 
• A copy of The Skillful Teacher, 7th Edition autographed by Jon Saphier 
• Your video showcased on our website and shared with the RBT community 

RUNNER UP: 

• $250 Amazon gift certificate awarded to the featured classroom teacher 
• A copy of The Skillful Teacher, 7th Edition autographed by Jon Saphier
• Your video showcased on our website and shared with the RBT community

HONORABLE MENTION: 

• A copy of The Skillful Teacher, 7th Edition autographed by Jon Saphier
• Your video showcased on our website and shared with the RBT community 

Videos will be judged on the following criteria: 

1. Alignment to Area of Performance or Skill in The Skillful Teacher: (50 points): How well does the video represent a specific skill? 
2. Rationale: (15 points) How strong is the rationale for how the video represents the identified skill? 
3. Quality: (35 points) How good is the overall audiovisual quality of the entry? 

ELIGIBILITY: The Contest is open to teachers in grades K–12 in schools that are public or accredited private schools or home schools in compliance with the laws of its state (hereinafter referred to as “Schools”) and are in the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Submitting Teachers (those who submit footage of their own teaching) or Nominated Teachers (teachers whose footage is submitted by a Nominating Individual – a third party who nominates a teacher) must be residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia and who are currently over the age of 18. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Employees of RBT and members of their immediate families are ineligible. 

ENTRY: Video entry must demonstrate one or more concrete skill(s) that represents one or more of the Areas of Performance from The Skillful Teacher from the following list:

Management 

• Momentum 
• Routines 

Instructional Strategies 

• Formative Assessment 
• Criteria for Success 
• Making Student Thinking Visible 

Motivation 

• Expectation Messages 
• Personal Relationships 
• Classroom Climate 

Curriculum 

• Teacher teams designing lessons 
• Teachers reviewing student work

Videos should not exceed 15 minutes in length. Video files are to be submitted via a password protected Vimeo link. The sound and visual quality of the video must be such that viewers can clearly hear and see all content. A Submitting Teacher or Nominating Individual must complete the online entry form to submit an entry. Submission will be accepted beginning on October 15, 2022, and the deadline for submitting all Entry Materials is 11:59 P.M. ET on March 21, 2023.  A Submitting Teacher or Nominating Individual may submit more than one video.  

No copyright materials (music, images, etc.) may be used for this contest unless the Submitting Teacher owns the copyright or has a license to use the material in the video for this contest.  Written permission must be obtained and submitted as part of the Entry Materials.  

View Complete Official Rules for full information.