--- title: "Using video for CPD: 10 Ideas" description: 10 ideas for using video for CPD for teachers. Read the practical tips to find out how you can impact your teaching and learning. image: https://blog.irisconnect.com/hs-fs/file-3341136069-jpg/blog-files/infographic-10-ideas-for-using-video-iris-connect.jpg --- [![IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE](https://blog.irisconnect.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE.png?width=170&height=127&name=IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE.png "IRIS-Connect-LOGO-PRIMARY-BLUE-SQUARE")](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/) - [Request a Demo](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/meet-with-us/) - [Login](https://app.irisconnect.com/) - Solutions - [Instructional Coaching](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/instructional-coaching/) - [Guided Reflection](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/guided-reflection/) - [Collaborative PD](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/collaborative-pd/) - [Pathways](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/pathways/) - [Video Tools](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/products-and-services/video-technology-for-teachers/) - [AI Insights](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/ai-insights/) - [Teaching Techniques](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/teaching-techniques/) - [PD Consultancy](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/pd-consultancy/) - [Pricing](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/products-and-services/pricing/) - Organisations - [Schools and Academies](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/schools-and-academies/) - [Multi-Academy Trusts](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/trusts/) - [ITT](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/supporting-itt/) - Resources - [Case Studies](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/impact/) - [Research](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/impact/research/) - [White Paper](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/whitepaper-towards-unity/) - [Webinars & Events](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/events/) - [Guides](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.irisconnect.com/uk) - Company - [Our Story](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/our-story/) - [Our Team](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/staffroom/) - [International](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/international/) - [Vacancies](https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/join-us/) Menu # Using video for CPD: 10 Ideas Posted by [Charlotte Curl](https://blog.irisconnect.com/uk/author/charlotte-curl) - Last updated on December 13, 2019 ## How to use video for lesson observation Video for teachers professional development is something that’s being talked about more and more by education professionals and researchers (it even featured in a recent [Guardian article](http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2013/aug/31/cctv-transform-lesson-observations)). The merits of video to improve the quality of teaching and learning are increasingly being recognised and are highlighted in a large bank of [research](http://www.irisconnect.co.uk/who-we-are/research/). Something that's important to remember is that using video for CPD goes way beyond simple lesson observation and helps to put the teacher in control of their own CPD. When video is used as an empowerment tool and strict permissioning is in place for sharing practice then it's a fantastic way of developing trust, collaboration and professional discussion. ### Beyond Lesson Observation As well as making lesson observation a more objective, shared experience, video also opens the door to many other CPD activities which, with timetable restraints and the cost of lesson cover, can be difficult to implement. 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