classroom observation Archives

Study: Schools may have tech, but they’re not using it

August 3, 2016 by Stephen Noonoo, Editor, <a href='https://twitter.com/stephenoonoo' target='_blank'>@stephenoonoo</a>

Are students using mobile technology in their daily lives? Undoubtedly yes. Are they using similar tech for learning in the classroom? Not really, according to recent research based…

Teaching Trends

Performance Matters introduces classroom observation tool for K-12 districts

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 by Laura Ascione

Being observed in the classroom can be a nerve-wracking experience for teachers. Yet, observations that paint a fair, accurate picture ... Read more

District Management

The benefits of adding video to teacher evaluations

February 29, 2016February 25, 2016 by Miriam Greenberg

A Harvard researcher shares her national perspective on improving professional development and teacher evaluations.

District Management

How peer video coaching is completely changing how our teachers teach

February 2, 2016 by Diane Lauer

Peer-to-peer video comments are changing how one district's teachers think about their practice.

District Management

Making classroom observations more efficient — and effective

January 21, 2016January 21, 2016 by Kelly Gillespie

A custom web-based system is making for more thoughtful classroom observation Instructional leaders need to know what is happening when ... Read more

District Management

Classroom observations may hurt teachers more than they help, study says

January 26, 2016January 19, 2016 by Laura Devaney, Director of News, <a href='https://twitter.com/esn_laura' target='_blank'>@eSN_Laura</a>

Teachers might be at a disadvantage during classroom observation of their instructional practice, which is one of the most widely-used tools for high-stakes job performance evaluations. Research from…

District Management

Comparing the leading classroom observation tools

November 5, 2013December 13, 2012 by From staff reports

Policy makers are demanding more rigorous teacher evaluations—and central to this effort are software tools that help school leaders record their observations of classroom teaching. Here, we compare…

District Management

Biz Buzz, June 2012: A roundup of ed-tech industry news

November 5, 2013June 13, 2012 by From staff reports

A new cadre of “blended learning” schools is opening this fall; South Dakota districts are adopting a cyber bullying hotline to curb online harassment of students; and an…