Susan Kreh Beck Project Director South Carolina Department

Susan Kreh Beck Project Director South Carolina Department of Education Jennifer Watson State Preschool Coach South Carolina Department of Education * 1

* *Data Collection Tools *i. Pad Apps *Virtual PLC Technology *Online Meeting Technology 2

*Classroom Mosaic is a web-based app that provides an easy, efficient, and secure way to perform teacher observations. Observation templates can be created to suit any schools needs and instant feedback is provided to the teacher. We also offer online tools for our users to perform custom in-depth observation analysis. 3

*Innovation: We want technology to work for you, not against you. As technology progresses, we strive to advance our system to help you. *Support: We are completely committed to helping all of our clients. Have questions? Need our help? Email us. *Clarity: We strive to provide information that will allow you to easily analyze your observations and identify your strengths and weaknesses. * 4

Basic Features of the Classroom Mosaic App * 5

*Because all of the tools are available on the website, no additional software is needed. *Even if you don't have an i. Phone or an i. Pad, the website gives you all the functionality you need to use all of the features of Classroom Mosaic on any smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. * 6

*The role-based login system allows for observations to not only be performed by principals and administrators but also by department heads and other teachers. * 7

* Easily import all of your teachers and observers in a few simple steps from a simple Excel file. * 9

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* § • • Continuous time clock to add up to 20 minutes A timer starts when the first activity is chosen. A reminder flashes for data collection at the 10 -minute mark. 11

* • Tracking individual questions • • Ratio of Interaction Time on Task at 10 Minutes • • We may move to every 5 minutes Time on Task at 20 Minutes 12

* § § Checklist items on teacher behavior Can complete these items when the 20 -minute observation timer is complete 13

* § Data on the use of assessment § § Teacher use Student participation Also… • • Expectations Respect 14

* • • Additional Comments • Teacher can be emailed a copy with notes Pressing submit sends the observation to the server if connected 15

Implementation Fidelity * How are you currently collecting data/ documenting fidelity of implementation? A. B. C. D. Paper and pen Excel document App software 16

*Will be measured quarterly to 3 times per year *SC Gateways Coaches will also monitor individual classroom data based on the focus of the instructional coaching *Provides a tool to measure change over time * 17

*Averages the scores *Unobtrusive observation *Data uploads to the secure server and can be downloaded to Excel. *Web version is also accessible from a laptop or desktop *i. Phone Access * 18

* Guidelines for Success * Attention Signal * Beginning and Ending Routines * Class Rules * Ratio of Interaction * Classroom Management * Expectations for Academic Tasks * Expectations for Transition * Management of Early-Stage Behavior * 19

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*Finalizing tool development *Date *Goals *Objectives *Notes *Follow-up/Next Action Steps * 21

* Classroom Mosaic (site * Notes * Drop. Box * Whistle * Facetime license) * Numbers (Excel) * Neuannotate (pdf) * Keynote (presentations) * Pages (Word docs) * 22

* More cumbersome, each group is a course * Features include updates, links, files, hosting webinars * Free to us because our agency hosts PD with it * Looks like Facebook * Store files, links, share updates * Free * Schools are familiar with it * 23

Virtual Professional Learning Community * Are you currently using a Virtual Professional Learning Community in your project? A. Yes B. No 24

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Online Meeting Technology * When making decisions about the type of online meeting technology to use in your project, are you most concerned with A. B. C. D. Cost/savings Ease of scheduling meetings Tech requirements for participants 27 Security

* Annual Fee * Secure * Procedural for login, meeting creation * Hosted by our Agency * Secure * Moderator training then create your own meetings at will * Difficulties with simultaneous meetings * 28

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*Contact * Susan Beck, Project Director, SC Gateways sbeck@ed. sc. gov * Jennifer Watson, State Preschool Coach, SC Gatways jwatson@ed. sc. gov * Tyler Smith, Classroom Mosaic, tsmith@classroommosaic. com * 31