Classroom Walkthrough Technology

Handheld Technology. Embracing Results.

In the hands of instructional leaders, it looks like a small wireless device. But it is actually one of the most powerful tools for improving and sustaining high performance in professional learning communities. Collecting observational data and transmitting them to the Internet, the handheld device helps build a picture of the school's instructional activity. The observation tool is built based on years of research. And the data, placed back into the hands of the faculty, will have immediate impact.

Classroom Walkthrough technology is a simple data collection application that can be added to most wireless handheld devices (e.g Palms, Blackberrys, Windows Mobile devices). Once uploaded, the data are shaped into reports, graphs, and eventually, insight. Teams of teachers at grade-level meetings and in faculty committees examine the data, working toward a shared goal of improving instruction and boosting student achievement. Areas of strength and needed growth are quickly identified so professional development can be planned appropriately.

Teachscape provides a variety of observation tools with our services, each designed to enhance the professional learning and measure the outcomes of that specific engagement. Over time, data sets show that teaching is changing-and the summative tests show that the change produced significant gains.

To request a demonstration or a demo password, use the Quick Form on this page. To download a PDF with a list of supported handheld devices, our technical specifications, and minimum technology requirements, click here.