Power Walkthrough Classroom Observation Software

Product Description:

Power Walkthrough® software makes it easy to upload observation data to the Internet and use your computer to generate customizable charts and graphs of individuals or groups of teachers, entire schools, and even districts so you'll be better able to target staff development efforts.

We offer training in the use of this software through a two-day workshop held at McREL's offices or at your school, district, or intermediate agency. We also offer a USB-based video training package.

Key Ideas:

You'll learn how to use our Power Walkthrough software and gain a practical understanding of the strategies in Classroom Instruction That Works, why they are so powerful in student learning, and how to identify their use in classrooms. Learn how to observe, evaluate, and record onto your hand-held device:

• the extent to which teachers are using Classroom Instruction That Works strategies
• the context of instruction (e.g., whole group, small group, individual)
• the sophistication of student work
• whether students can identify their learning goals
• teachers' and students' use of technology