Who is the greatest teacher of all time?  

We want YOU to tell us.

All U of A students are invited to participate in a video contest for the fifth annual Festival of Teaching at the University of Alberta. Share your opinions of what defines excellence and innovation in teaching. We want you to tell us who is the greatest teacher of all time. You may feature anyone, dead or alive. 

Shoot to win!

Create a video (30 seconds to two minutes): be funny, creative, inspirational and informative. Send in your entry for a chance to win a cash prize of $250. If you work in a group (up to four people), each member of the group will win $250! 

Feature a Teacher

Students, staff and faculty will vote on the best videos. The top three videos will be featured during the kickoff event for the Festival of Teaching on March 12, 2012. 

Take any creative approach you like, but make sure you address the question, “Who is the greatest teacher of all time?” Here are some questions to spark your thinking:

  • What kinds of teaching strategies did they use?
  • Why are these strategies excellent or innovative?
  • How were these strategies effective?
  • Why was their teaching method the best?
  • What sets them apart from other teachers?
  • What makes their teaching “timeless”?
  • How do they inspire you?

The fine print

All videos must consist of original material and must respect copyright laws. (You need permission to use copyrighted songs, images, logos, etc.) The final product must be appropriate for all ages. By submitting a video to this contest, you give the Festival of Teaching permission to use all submitted content. For more specific guidelines, please see the official rules.

How to enter

  1. Upload your video to the video hosting site of your choice (YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, iFilm, etc.). Make sure you read and abide by the terms of use for any of these services.
  2. Submit the link to your uploaded video, along with an entry form, model release forms (if applicable), and permission from copyright owners (where required by law) to festival@ualberta.ca. A model release form must be signed by any person who appears in your video.
  3. NEW! Submission deadline has been extended!: Friday, February 24, 2012, 4:30 p.m.

Videos may be posted to the facebook page as they are entered.
If your video makes it to the voting round, you will be notified by email. 
Questions? Please email festival@ualberta.ca

 


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