The technology for teachers to use to record themselves is ubiquitous. They could use their personal phones, laptop, or even a school-issued device. In this current remote learning environment, the teacher could record herself teaching a lesson at home or a video conference with her students. The teacher then needs to upload this video in a way that her observer can provide feedback.
Read MoreTo get the most out of any professional development, initiative, or strategy, the ownership must lie in the hands of those on the front line. The best book study or workshop will not positively affect your teachers, and therefore students, unless and until your teachers actually practice the actions. Studying is not enough. Learning is not enough. You must actually do.
Read MoreOne struggle in particular is how to provide teachers meaningful and relevant feedback about their instruction. Previously the logistics were easy - walk into a classroom, capture what was happening in the classroom, and provide feedback. That’s simply not possible right now.
Read MoreOnce you have intentionally designed your teacher evaluation framework, selected effective teacher evaluation software, and provided meaningful and relevant professional development for teachers, you are on your way to providing the learning environment your students and staff deserve.
iAspire is powerfully simple teacher evaluation and professional development software.
Read MoreAfter more than 20 years of use and research, Charlotte Danielson took the original framework’s 4 domains and 22 components and also synthesized them into 6 clusters and 6 common themes. Why? To pull the big ideas from the 22 framework components and improve the quality of focused conversations for professional growth and development among teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches.
Read MoreThese indicators were most frequently marked as an area of needed growth. Which indicators have you noticed need the most growth from your teachers?
Read MoreThere are great things happening in classrooms across the world! In particular, teachers being observed in iAspire have strengths in these areas.
Read MoreWe were excited to break down the data and determine how effective this new version of iAspire is for educators, and we’re thrilled with the results! Part 1…
Read MoreTeacher observations and evaluations can be complex, with many states requiring conferences, student data collection, and other components. The key is to identify first your purpose, and then design a process that will help you fulfill your purpose
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