Refresh on iObservation &
the Feedback Cycle
Leaders of Learning - Feedback Cycle with Domain 1
EQ: How do I complete a full feedback cycle within Domain 1 to
positively impact curriculum, instruction, and assessment in
my classroom?
© 2010 Learning Sciences International
877.411.7114
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© 2010 Learning Sciences International
877.411.7114
www.iObservation.com
What is iObservation and Why?
• iObservation is an interactive web-based learning
system that allows administrators and teachers to store
evidence showing that teachers are using and improving
in the use of strategies/elements/look-fors that increase
student achievement.
• Why? Because practicing with iObservation will help
you become more familiar with the observation process,
construct feedback that is more authentic and relevant to
teachers, and can be translated electronically to a scale
score.
RHS iObservation Login Data
Last Login Dates:
-20 staff members: 2012 Last Login
-44 staff members: 2013 Last Login
-11 staff members: Never Logged in
This past fall, 19 teachers acknowledged their summative
evaluations through iObservation.
The Marzano Framework organizes 9 design
questions into three lesson segments:
Lesson Segment
Involving Routine Events
Lesson Segment
Addressing Content
Lesson Segment Enacted
on the Spot
Design Question 1: What will I do
to establish and communicate
learning goals, track student
progress, and celebrate success?
Design Question 2: What will I do
to help students effectively interact
with the new knowledge?
Design Question 5: What will I do
to engage students?
Design Question 6: What will I do
to establish or maintain classroom
rules and procedures?
Design Question 3: What will I do
to help students practice and
deepen their understanding of new
knowledge?
Design Question 7: What will I do
to recognize and acknowledge
adherence and lack of adherence
to classroom rules and procedures?
Design Question 4: What will I do
to help students generate and test
hypotheses about new knowledge?
Design Question 8: What will I do
to establish and maintain effective
relationships with students?
Design Question 9: What will I do
to communicate high expectations
for all students?
Implementation
Types of Observations
Announced
Timeline
Formal
•Class Period
•Pre-Conference
•Post-Conference
•Results used for annual evaluation
•Written feedback provided to the teacher
Currently in Use
Informal
•At least 10 minutes long
•Teacher is informed of the observation
•The results used for the annual evaluation
•May include written feedback
Not currently in use
Walkthroughs
Usually 3-10 minutes
Teacher is informed
Results usually are not included for
evaluation but may be included depending
on procedures
Not currently in use
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Overview of iObservation
• My Profile
– Password
– Notification Settings
• Themes
• Home
• Observations
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• Collaborate
– Conferences
– Discussions
• Resource Library
– Quick Start Guides
Preview Forms
Conduct – Self, Peer and Standard Observations
Saved Drafts
View Completed
What do we mean by forms?
Forms: In iObservation, forms are used to articulate the
framework. They are electronic data collection tools that
contain strategies/elements/look-fors and evidence of best
practices.
– Self-observation: iObservation allows learners to selfassess progress.
– Peer-observation: iObservation allows fellow teachers
to observe each other.
What do we mean by look-fors?
Look-fors: In iObservation, each strategy/element is known as
a look-for
What do we mean by scales?
Scales: In iObservation, scales can be used to measure professional
growth in using teaching strategies/elements/look-fors.
Sign on to the System
Open your internet browser:
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Type this url into your internet browser:
www.EffectiveEducators.com
Sign in using the directions provided.
Completing an Observation Cycle
• Administrator will initiate the Pre-Conference with the
Teacher.
• Teacher will complete the Pre-Conference (Collaborate
>Pre/Post Conference) and upload the lesson plan.
• Administrator and teacher will meet for the PreConference.
• Administrator will complete observation by scripting on
the tool.
Completing an Observation Cycle
• Teacher will initiate the Post-Conference with the
Administrator (Collaborate >Pre/Post Conference).
• Teacher will be notified by email to log in to iObservation
to view the completed tool.
• Administrator and teacher will meet for the PostConference.
Non-Classroom Professionals
YOU WILL NOT USE iOBSERVATION.
•All documents located on the Human Resources website.
•Pre-conference > Observation > Post-conference
•Pre-observation: Pre-observation Form/Conference,
Review the 9 Design Questions, Potential Artifacts,
Schedule Observation
– Artifact Meeting: provide artifacts from throughout the year that
supports areas on the rubric
– Observation (working with stakeholders)
•Post-observation form, discuss evidence, Strengths-Areas
of Improvement – Next Steps, Signature
Deliberate Practice
• Before your formal observation, you may have the
administrator provide feedback on your area of deliberate
practice through an informal observation (optional).
• Within your formal observation, the area of deliberate
practice will be scored. This will be your summative score
on your deliberate practice plan.
• Please make sure that you reflect three times on your
progress toward deliberate practice (Step 5).
• Deliberate Practice will be signed off at your postconference meeting.
School-wide Areas of Focus
FOCUS ON CURRICULUM:
• EQ posted; use of standards-based learning goals & scales (DQ 1)
FOCUS ON INSTRUCTION:
• Gradual Release of Responsibility Model (DQ 2, 3, 4)
Focus lesson (modeling), Collaborative learning,
Guided Instruction, Independent Tasks
• Cognitive Complexity of Questioning/Assignments (High/Moderate) (DQ 9)
of Formative Assessments & Checks for Understanding to Inform Instruction (DQ 1,
• Use
DQ 2, 3, 4)
FOCUS ON LEARNER:
Cognitive Complexity of questions/responses (DQ 9), reflection on their own
• High/Moderate
learning (DQ 1, 2), High levels of student engagement (DQ 5)
FOCUS ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENT:
Structures (DQ 6), Board Configuration models gradual release (DQ 6),
• Collaborative
students interact with classroom environment (DQ 6), teacher proactively communicates
with students to produce positive outcomes (DQ 8)
Exit Slip
• EQ: How do I complete a full feedback cycle within
Domain 1 to positively impact curriculum, instruction, and
assessment in my classroom?
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© 2010 Learning Sciences International
877.411.7114
www.iObservation.com