Dean is the vice president of field services at mcrel. Marys in bellevue, ne, picks mcrel power walkthrough. Classroom instruction that works series mcrel store. He conducts workshops and training for k12 teachers on researchbased instructional strategies and technology integration, conducts technology audits for districts, and works with school and district leaders in using power walkthrough classroom observation software. Isd talked about what an ideal teacher evaluation system would look like. She is also a coauthor of the second edition of the ascd mcrel book classroom instruction that works.
Classroom instruction that works returns in second edition. Mcrel s power walkthrough software helps educators from the classroom to the central office maximize their potential to improve professional practices and make a difference in student achievement. Following mcrels training on recognizing researchbased instructional strategies, observers use the device to record strategies, student grouping, and other components during 35 minute. Peace academy in tulsa, ok, chooses mcrel power walkthrough. Weve seen an interesting shift in the typical users of mcrel s power walkthrough software and training. Mcrel international and harris school solutions partner to bring mcrel s power walkthrough and personnel evaluation systems to educators around the world. Their answers highlighted the challenges school leaders face with conducting observations and how technology can help them maximize the experience for. Design coaching based on the growth areas identified, and track their. This simpletouse app can be installed on a variety of smartphones, tablets, and laptops, allowing for a quick way to gather valuable data on instructional strategies being used in classrooms.
Prior to coming to mcrel, hubbell served as a buildinglevel. In just a three to fiveminute visit, you can observe teachers use of effective instructional strategies, level of student engagement, use of technology, and other teacher practices that research has. Strategies from mcrel s popular books, classroom instruction that works, 2nd edition citw and using technology with classroom instruction that works, 2nd edition, are the basis for this classroom observation tool. Power walkthrough helps an entire school or district build a shared language and focus to deepen professional growth, expand skills, and improve instruction. She conducts workshops and training for k12 teachers on researchbased instructional strategies and technology integration, writes curriculum models for online classes, conducts technology audits for districts, and trains district leaders in using power walkthrough software. Mcrels power walkthrough software helps educators from the classroom to the central office maximize. The minnesota high school switched to mcrel power walkthrough for more functionality at a better price. Mcrel offers four training options for school leaders who purchase the software, designed to help school leaders gain a practical understanding of the citw strategies, how. Mcrel power walkthrough is a multiplatform, customizable data collection tool. Cameo education is the uk and international distributor of ewalk, icoach, and mcrel power walkthrough. Mcrel s power walkthrough software and training helps school leaders turn their regular classroom observations into power walkthroughs by using a pda, tablet pc, blackberry, or iphone device loaded with mcrel s webbased software. Minnesota valley lutheran hs switches to mcrel power. Instructional coaching flourishes with power walkthrough.
But what should you look for when observing teachers. Please note that a mcrel power walkthrough web account is required to log in and set up this software. Please note that the collected data, while extensive, does not represent a stratified random sampling of the us teacher population, but rather a representation of schools that use mcrel s power walkthrough observation software and process. Elizabeth ross hubbell is a supervising principal consultant in the center for educator effectiveness at mcrel. She leads a team of consultants in power walkthrough software and using technology with classroom instruction that works.
Through practical, handson guidance, you will learn how to use the software on your handheld device to capture important data during each classroom visit. Intelligently searchable, instant icd10 code reference. Minnesota valley lutheran high school, located in new ulm, mn, recently decided to switch to mcrel power walkthrough, the researchbased classroom observation software offered by harris school solutions hss officials at the minnesota school felt their previous classroom observation tool was prohibitively expensive and didnt offer all of the functionality they needed. This book provides more than 50 classroomready tools that make it easy to implement the nine categories of effective teaching strategies from mcrel s bestselling book, classroom instruction that works 2012 across grade levels and content areas. Prior to mcrel, elizabeth served as a building level. When it was developed in 2007, our clients were almost solely principals and assistant principals. By incorporating these tools into your daily practice, you can turn your classroom into a place where.
Get all the latest news from harris school solutions. Help your teachers improve with mcrel power walkthrough, the observation andteacherassessment software thats based on mcrels wellestablished. In short, ewalk makes collecting meaningful classroom data easier, faster and allows you to analyze the data in order to target exactly where teachers need help. Mc rel power walkthrough overview linkedin slideshare. Part of the mcrel empowered suite, mcrel power walkthrough is the researchbased classroom observation software designed to quickly and effectively gather classroom data and provide instant and formative feedback to teachers to inform practice and bolster their strengths in the classroom. Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Weve seen an interesting shift in the typical users of mcrels power walkthrough software and training. We use mcrel s power walkthrough app to record our notes and collect data on the instructional strategies we see or dont see being used in classrooms. Tagged client announcement, mcrel power walkthrough, student information solutions hss to select 20 schools, donate software for 2017 usda summer food programs. Alaska school leadership institute 2010 agenda powered.
But lately, weve seen the software being used more and more by. Mcrel walkthrough forms fill online, printable, fillable, blank. Elizabeths consultation services also include conducting instructional technology audits and helping organizations strategize for the future using scenario. Schedule a free demo of mcrel s power walkthrough software app to see how you can harness its power in your school or district. Turn routine classroom observations into power walkthroughs power walkthrough informal observation seminar and software register online at. This gives us great, actionable information we can use in conversations with teachers and school leadership teams about needed professional development supports related to our instructional and professional goals. Our power walkthrough training and software help turn your brief classroom observations into meaningful opportunities for coaching teachers. Be ar lake school district in paris, id, has joined the harris school solutions hss family by choosing mcrel power walkthrough fortheir online observation needs mcrel power walkthrough is the classroom observation software designed to quickly and effectively gather classroom data and provide instant and formative feedback to teachers to inform practice and bolster their strengths in the. Episode 10 mcrel power walkthrough episode 10 mcrel power walkthrough. New ascd and mcrel book presents simple approach to.
He conducts workshops and trainings for k12 teachers and administrators on researchbased instructional strategies, technology, and pedagogy, conducts technology audits for districts, and works with school and district leaders using power walkthrough classroom observation software. Mcrel power walkthrough is a multiplatform, customizable data collection tool that allows users to quickly gather data during short classroom walkthroughs in order to capture key components of instruction. Harris school solutions acquires innovative hybrid software company jr3. Tools for classroom observations, coaching, and overall collaboration instructional coaching flourishes with power walkthrough. Using the power walkthrough software, administrators and lead teachers have visited classrooms. Power walkthrough helps an entire school or district build a shared language and focus to deepen professional growth, expand skills, and improve. Mcrels power walkthrough software helps school leaders turn their regular classroom observations into power walkthroughs. Learn how mcrels power walkthrough software lets you use handheld devices pda, tablet pc, blackberry, iphone loaded with mcrel software that uses. Based in brighton, england, cameo works closely with uk elementary and secondary schools, as well as universities and colleges.
Technology conference for administrators podcasts on. But lately, weve seen the software being used more and more by teacher leaders, mentors, and instructional coaches. In addition to the seminar and software, participants will have the opportunity to conduct actual walkthroughs. Take your implementation of classroom instruction that works to the next level with mcrel s power walkthrough software. Mcrel s power walkthrough software helps school leaders turn their regular classroom observations into power walkthroughs.
Cherie lyons, principal consultant mcrel this session is designed for principals and school leaders who have completed mcrel s power walkthrough training and have the power walkthrough software loaded onto their handheld devices pda, tablet pc, blackberry, iphone. Mcrel power walkthrough teacher observation software. Our solution allows school leaders to easily record their observations of teacher practices, including the extent to which teachers are using researchbased strategies. Bear lake sd in paris, id, selects mcrel power walkthrough. Sicilia macul waverly middle school professional development. He conducts workshops and trainings for k12 teachers and administrators on researchbased instructional strategies, technology, and pedagogy. Mcrel and mediax create suite of webbased instructional. Power walkthrough software, based on mcrels classroom instruction that works, 2nd edition citw, can be loaded on your ipadiphoneitouch, android. The power walkthrough software helps school leaders gather classroom data to inform practice and professional development needs. Marys school in bellevue, ne, have picked harris school solutions hss mcrel power walkthrough as their classroom observation tool of choice mcrel power walkthrough pwt is the researchbased classroom observation software designed to quickly and effectively gather classroom data and provide instant and formative feedback to teachers to inform. Power walkthrough contains templates and frameworks based on mcrel s decadeslong research and analysis of effective teaching and leading, including classroom instruction that works.
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