Learning Highways Ltd

Increasingly schools are investigating the use of technology for classroom observation.

The guidelines for observation (available here in full) state

• There is a maximum of 3 hours observation allowed for the purpose of PM.

• The arrangements for any observations must be recorded in the reviewee's planning statement.

• The planning statement will specify the purpose of the observation and the particular aspects of a reviewee's teaching that will be assessed during the observation.

• Additional classroom observations may be arranged when evidence emerges which gives rise to concern about the reviewee's teaching performance. This must lead to a revision meeting or in the minority of cases could lead to capability procedures.

• The reviewee must receive a written report within five working days.

• All observations used for performance management must be carried out by a qualified teacher.

We have been working with schools to develop an effective, low cost, method for using technology to enhance classroom observation both for CPD and capturing good practice. The methodology is:

• Low cost

• Effective and manageable

• Enables content to be viewed live and/or reviewed later

• Enables content to be stored and shared e.g. for "canned" lessons for access via a VLE

• Allows for the content to be downloaded and edited/archived

• Is quick and easy to set up with minimum impact on the teaching environment

To find out more about our innovative ideas for using low cost technology in classroom observation either complete the form to the right or contact us directly.