Why Edutopia Says VC3 Is a Brilliant Use of Edtech in 2025

In the recent feature “10 Brilliant Uses of Edtech in 2025,” Edutopia highlights how first-year special education teacher Allison Thompson of Adams 12 Five Star Schools leverages the VC3 video coaching platform to capture authentic classroom moments and foster a community of continuous learning.

According to the article, Allison and other teachers at Adams 12 are using VC3 to:

1. Capture authentic teaching in complex environments. For educators working with students with autism or other behavioral needs, traditional observations can fall short. The presence of a live observer often alters student behavior and fails to reflect the realities of an unpredictable classroom. As Allison explains, “Students might get angry and run away… real‑time videos represent a more authentic record of both teaching and learning.” Recording lessons offers a more accurate, nuanced view. With VC3, she and her colleagues are able to reflect on authentic classroom instruction and student responses without relying on memory or a filtered third-party account.
2. Leverage AI insights to optimize instruction. VC3’s AI-powered features automatically analyze recordings and surface key patterns, such as student talk time and phrasing. These insights help teachers pinpoint areas for growth and focus their reflection where it matters most. The result is more targeted, effective professional learning, even for educators early in their careers.
3. Build a professional learning community. Allison doesn’t just use VC3 for her own growth, she taps into the broader district library of teaching videos. “It’s helpful for me to go in and see, ‘Oh, there’s another SPED teacher who posted their lesson. Let me watch that.’” This shared space for observation and learning fosters collaboration and accelerates skill-building across schools.
4. Track growth over time through self-review. With access to past videos, Allison can measure her growth in concrete ways. “I find myself going back and reflecting on the beginning of the year to now… there really is improvement! And I have video proof.” This type of evidence boosts teacher confidence and reinforces a mindset of continuous improvement.

Edutopia’s feature underscores how VC3 transforms classroom video into a catalyst for structured, data-informed reflection and collaboration. For K–12 leaders seeking to elevate coaching practices and build a culture of shared learning, VC3 offers a compelling, evidence-based solution.

Read the full Edutopia story and explore how VC3 can support your district’s professional growth goals at edthena.com/VC3.