Teacher Observation NOC Teacher Induction

Alison DeMark, Ed.D.Fullerton School District

Why is observation typically Pen and Paper?

What are the benefits of pen and paper observation (field)

notes?

What are the limitations of pen and

paper observation (field) notes?

What is available?What is accessible?What provides appropriate feedback?

Looking to digital media…

Field Note Taking with the iPad WHAT

• Observations• Research

HOW

• Video• Audio• Photographs• Pen/paper

McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning

McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning

McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning

McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning

McGraw Center for Teaching and Learning

1. Create a notebook for each teacher.

2. Tap the edit button to bring up the option to color code your notebooks

You have the option to color code

teachers

Create a New Note. You will do this step

each time you observe a teacher.

Add a photo/video by tapping the

“plus” sign towards the top right

You can either handwrite or type

your notes by selecting the “t” or

the “pen”

After you have finished your note,

you can share it with the teacher via

e-mail/dropbox.

Kudos to:creatinglifelonglearners.com

for Notability step by step information